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My intention for today Secret formula 32 Count music structure 6 Basic Movements 4 Easy Teaching Methods = Fun engaging Dance

But before we get started…

Is teaching dance an area of weakness in your school?

Lacking in Skills Confidence Motivation Resources Time to prep

Confident Teaching Dance? I can’t teach dance I have 2 left feet! I’m unconfident moving to music but I’m happy to try I’m happy moving to music but lack confidence teaching to music I’m teaching some dance but need support in teaching different dance styles and topics I’m confident teaching dance and helping others

If you want to deliver fun engaging dance sessions 3 things need to be aligned… 1 Fantastic music 2 Confidence teaching to music 3 Structured moves & short creative tasks

Today’s Training Schedule 1. Working to music effectively using 6 principles of dance 2. Ideas for infants and juniors 3. Explore effective teaching methods 4. Supporting resources So let’s get started

Movement to music workshop 1 Find the one in the music 1 to 8 4 blocks of 8 = 32 count blocks 2 Walk Pose Dance Off Group 1 go first 1.Walk towards group 2 for 8 beats 2.Pose 8 beats 3.Walk back 8 beats 4.Pose 8 beats Group 2 go second, then repeat

Movement to music workshop 1 Different beats Regular Slow Quick Creative task - small groups Create a move to go with each type of rhythm Perform ideas as a group

6 principles of dance 1 Traveling steps 2 Turning steps 3 Jumping or leaping 4 Balance and stillness 5 Using levels/different plains 6 Gesture = Telling the story

Traveling steps Turning steps Jumping/leaping Balance and stillness Using levels 6 principles of dance Creative task: Using the principles of dance create a Circus themed block of choreography Create a simple themed dance keeping your movements on the beat and in blocks of 8

Teaching Methods for KS1 1.Adding On Method This works brilliantly when teaching moves in a set order 2. Circuits method This works well when practicing a new theme or when you want to them to create their own moves (e.g. the circus) 3. A few structured moves followed by a creative task Using up to 3 moves the children then create their own order and choose how long to perform each move for

Happy so far?

Key Stage 2: Bollywood Using teaching methods: Structured moves Creative Tasks Pose and Transition

Structured Moves Twist and Snake Bee and Flower The Chop

Creative Task Groups of 4: Choose an interesting formation Moves can be performed in any order Moves can be adapted Formations can change Balance the routine equally

Pose Transition Groups of 4: Create pose 1 (hold 8 counts) Create pose 2 (hold 8 counts) Create transition moves (8 counts) Either begin or end with this section

Teaching Methods for KS2 1.Adding On Method This works brilliantly when teaching moves in a set order 2. Circuits method This works well when practicing a new theme or when you want to them to create their own moves 3. A few structured moves followed by a creative task Using up to 3 moves the children then create their own order and choose how long to perform each move for 4. Pose and transition

Dance Topics We Cover 3 to 7 years Animals Dinosaurs Mini-beasts Cheerdance Combat Kids in Space Construction Transport Machines Rain Forest Toys SportsJam Under the Sea Countries The Circus DO RE MI Nursery Rhymes A Fairytale Adventure Funky Yoga-dance The Weather Eco Warriors Pirates

Bollywood Cheer dance Combat Contemporary Street Disco / Pop Broadway / Jazz Yoga Dance Latin & Jive Charleston Bootcamp Victorians Vikings Space Africa Irish and Scottish Tudors Egyptians Romans Greeks SportsJam Dance Topics We Cover 8 to 11 years

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Free How-to guides Finding the beat Finding a 32 count phrase Implementing 6 dance P’s Building choreography Teaching without being too active Preparing my first lesson Executing a lesson

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Where are you now? I can’t teach dance I have 2 left feet! I’m unconfident moving to music but I’m happy to try I’m happy moving to music but lack confidence teaching to music I’m teaching some dance but need support in teaching different dance styles and topics I’m confident teaching and helping others

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