2. Who are we… We inspire teachers & children all over the world to enjoy learning through movement and dance

3. How do we do that… CPD plus our IT platform for continued support using technology

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

5. But before we get started…

6. Is teaching dance an area of weakness in your school?

7. Lacking in Skills Confidence Motivation Resources Time to prep

8. Confident Teaching Dance? 1 2 34 5 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 1 2 3 4 5

9. 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

10. Today’s Training Schedule 1. Working to music effectively using 6 principles of dance 2. Ideas for KS3 and KS4 3. Explore effective teaching methods 4. Supporting resources So let’s get started

11. 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

12. Movement to music workshop 1 Different beats Regular Slow Quick Creative task Create 1 move per type of rhythm Perform ideas as a group for 32 counts Try cueing each other each time you change move on the BIG 1

13. 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

14. Traveling steps Turning steps Jumping/leaping Balance and stillness Using levels 6 principles of dance Creative task: Using the principles of dance create a Sports themed block of choreography for KS3 pupils Create a simple themed dance keeping your movements on the beat and in blocks of 8

15. Teaching Methods 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. Sports) 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

16. Happy so far?

17. Key Stage 4: Street-Jazz Using teaching methods: Structured moves Creative Tasks Pose and Transition

18. Structured Moves Lisa’s Choice

19. Creative Task Groups of 4: Choose an interesting formation Moves can be performed in any order Think of flow from one move to the other Moves can be adapted Formations can change Balance the routine equally

20. 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

21. Teaching Methods for KS4 1.Adding On Method This works brilliantly when teaching moves in a set order 2. 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 3. Pose and transition Use pose followed by a transition moves that they create using the 6 principle of dance

22. Bollywood Cheer dance Combat Contemporary Street Disco / Pop Broadway / Jazz Yoga Dance Latin & Jive Charleston Bootcamp Victorians Vikings Africa Irish and Scottish Tudors Egyptians Romans Greeks SportsJam Dance Topics We Cover 11-16 years

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25. 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

26. Movies & Flashcards MusicPlanning

27. Where are you now? 1 2 34 5 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 1 2 3 4 5

28. What have you found most useful about today’s workshop? Chat to the person next to you…

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