Lesson 1: Move it! Exploring the elements of dance.

• ⬅️ Watch the videos that show different styles of music and examples of how Dance has changed over time.

• Have fun listening, watching and moving to the different styles of music.

- Rock ‘n’ Roll - Classical - Pop - Jazz - Disco - Instrumental

• How does the music make you feel?

- Is it fast or slow? - Is it smooth or jerky?

- Is it soft or loud? (light or strong)

• What was your favourite dance style and why?

• Create a “DANCE” Splash page in their Creative Arts books (or on Seesaw) and draw pictures/words to reflect on the different styles of dance through time.

Lesson 2: Work Together and Dance!

• Warm-up: Dance along to the video: Super Mario- Just Dance

• Have a look at the Work Together and Dance activity sheet.

• Look at each picture and move like each one. Do you know them all?

• Think of some other ways of performing each dance move. For example - for twist: Could you do the floss?

• Share your ideas.

• Each movement needs to be done for 8 counts.

• Play some music and have a go at doing movements for each picture for 8 counts each to the music.

• Go into small groups and use the dance sheet to create your own dance with your group.

• Please remember to move safely when dancing with or around others.

• Come together to share your dances with the class to music of your choice.

Lesson 3: The Hokey Pokey

• Warm up: Banana Banana Meatball Dance- GoNoodle

• Listen to the Hokey Pokey Song. There is a Wiggles Version and the Debbie Doo Version

- Stand and form a circle.

- Place your left hand into the circle

- Place your left hand out

- Put your left hand in and now shake it all about

- Put one hand on top of the other and place it under your chin and now move them. Now turn around in a circle.

- 5 claps.

• Repeat the sequence with music.

• Next you hold hands in a circle and walk into the centre of the circle and walk back (sensibly).

• Have a go at dancing the Hokey Pokey with the music.

Lessons 4 - 6: The Chicken Dance

• Warm up: that POWER Justin Bieber Ft will i am Just Dance 2014 Wii U

• Listen to and watch: “The Chicken Dance” Marvellous Bright Ideas (Chicken Dance)

• Follow along and join in the movements.

• Once you have had a go, perform each component of the dance without music.

• - Finger Quacking -Hands under arms like wings -Wiggling -Clapping

• Play the music and follow along to dance movements again.

• Find a partner and then you are going to link your arms opposite one another for the instrumental part of the music and skip in a circle. See the bottom video if you're unsure.

• Practice by walking slowly with your partner, linking your arms and moving in a circle. When you're ready, try with the music.

• After you have skipped in one directions for 8 counts, you can turn and skip in the other direction if you and your partner can manage.

• Practice the Chicken Dance- including the arms linking part, in small groups. You will perform in the next lesson to the class.

• *This is the assessment task for the unit.

• The teacher will take videos and photos of each group’s performance. You can watch your performances and complete your self-evaluation sheet.

Lesson 8: Dance Off!

• Warm-up: The Floor Is Lava Dance Game

• Have some fun with t dancing along to some great Just dance videos below ⬇️

• Choose your favourite dance you have learnt this term.

• You can use a class iPad to watch your favourite dance and practice with a group of friends.

• At the end of the lesson, you can share your dance with the class.

• When you are watching others groups share, give 2 stars and a wish for positive feedback for your friends.