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Unit 1 |
The purpose of these units is to explore different dance styles and their use of action and dynamics, and to provide a context for understanding how performance skills can be developed. Throughout the units, students reflect on their work in order to refine their sequences. At the end of the units, they watch recordings of their own performances and create individualised plans designed to develop their skills. Urban Flashmobs Key knowledge developed:
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Assessment: Students show their competitive spirit, by taking part in a group 'dance battle' against their peers. |
Unit 2 |
This unit teaches students to explore their choreographic skills in the context of important global issues. Students choreograph movement linked to climate change, developing shapes and moves based on the planetary impacts of humans, such as extreme weather and waste. Students also develop their dance appreciation, initiating and responding to conversations about choreographic processes and intentions. Key knowledge developed:
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Assessment: Students will be assessed formatively each lesson, and will perform to the class at the end of the unit. |
Unit 3 |
This unit is an exploration of the professional dance work ‘Swansong’ by Christopher Bruce. Students build awareness of human rights issues, and explore and communicate their knowledge and ideas through movement. They learn how to use props and lifts to demonstrate power of character. Key knowledge developed:
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Assessment: Students will be assessed formatively each lesson, and will perform to the class at the end of the unit. |