Dance 2 - Lesson 3

In the third lesson of Dance 2 for Year 5, students are given the opportunity to delve into the dynamic world of Street Dance. The lesson's objectives focus on mastering basic Street Dance arm positions and movements with an emphasis on unison performance. Success in this lesson is measured by the pupils' ability to coordinate and link a variety of dance actions, respond to musical beats, and collaborate with a partner to craft a concise dance sequence. The key vocabulary introduced includes terms such as 'phrase', 'sequence', 'stance', 'musicality', 'variation', 'transition', 'unison', 'mirroring', 'pathways', 'speed', 'level', and 'popping', which are essential for understanding and executing dance techniques.

The lesson begins with a warm-up that includes a variety of travelling steps and rhythm exercises to prepare the pupils for the main activity. The core of the lesson involves learning and rehearsing a Street Dance routine, where the class teacher demonstrates moves such as the Shoulder Brush, Chest Pop, Arm Wave, Heal-Toe Shuffle, Hip Pull, Walk Flick, and Lunge Stop. Pupils are encouraged to mirror these moves and later work in pairs to create their own short Street Dance sequences using Body Popping techniques. The lesson concludes with performances where pupils showcase their sequences and receive feedback, and a cool-down session that includes stretching and breathing exercises on gymnastic mats. This structured approach allows students to explore Street Dance in a fun and engaging manner while honing their performance skills.