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This is a single ppt introducing shadows and encouraging initial thoughts and interpretations from the students. It could be extended to cover 2 one hour lessons simply by encouraging longer discussion and sharing of ideas It also provides an overview of the unit and a long term homework task. This would also be usable for your online learners. I do not have permission to share the videos from the AQA website but you will need two of them for this lesson: the whole work video and the interview with Christopher Bruce

SUBJECT: Dance Year 7 AREA: creating dance on a theme ALSO SUITABLE FOR: Dance year 6, PE (Dance unit) This is by far one of my most favourite SOW. Its engaging for boys, girls, reluctant dancers and high ability. It is fun and accessible on so many levels. I have adapted it several times over the years, please feel free to continue to adapt for your learners too. Resources in this pack 7 week SOW including differentiation, blooms questioning and links to GCSE PPT for Baseline lesson, Lesson 1, 2 and 4 PPT of structures in dance (you won’t need all of these for year 7 but its good to have) The Letters (resource to print or use electronically - these are each mission). I would normally put these in envelopes for each group to open at the start of each lesson. A workbook for non doers to work through and remain engaged in the lesson (possibly adaptable for your online learners if you are teaching a blended lesson Check list for peer assessment

This is a 3 part lesson exploring ways to build tension and tell stories through dance. The lesson is focused on the work of Jerome Robbins “West Side Story” Lesson 1: Learn some stylised actions (videos provided for the non-specialist). Students explore the impact of the infamous walks and clicks and choreograph their own short sequences using this idea. Lesson 2: Focused more on the stylised actions and using them to develop the work from the previous lesson in their groups Lesson 3: Focus on expressive skills and preparing for performance of their work. Students will perform and then watch an excerpt from the musical to reflect on demonstrating critical thinking and appreciation of Jerome Robbins choreography. There are teacher guidance notes throughout, feel free to adapt and change slides according to your students needs.

In this resource pack you will find the following: 5/6 week SOW with links to GCSE Intro (Lesson1 ) PPT - this is doable online/ blended Lesson 2 PPT Lesson 3 PPT Peer assessment sheet for lesson 4 Lesson 5 is your performance lesson (no resources needed) Lesson 6 - self assessment (module summary) and worksheet on capoeira provided

I have pulled together a range of my resources to create a 69page work booklet for your GCSE dance students. Also suitable in some parts for PE: healthy diet, warm up and cool down This could be used during your online learning, as a homework booklet or as a booklet of activities you pull out for cover lessons! However you use it , there are bank of activities along with a tracking page at the start and the level descriptors 1-9 at the end

Revision Carousel - Section A GCSE Dance This is an activity for year 11s to revise for section A of the paper. In this session your students can choose the activity that best suits their revision needs. There are 3 areas to choose from. Decide on which order you wish to complete them based on your needs: Hypothetical choreography 1; writing a choreographic intent, writing a motif, ways of developing motifs Hypothetical choreography 2: writing a choreographic intent, choreographic devices, structures in dance, performance environments Skills in dance: Physical, technical, Expressive, Mental, ASDR, Defining key terms, warm up/ cool down, writing exercises, giving reasons for skills

This resource details 33 slides of tasks, teacher notes and information and activities. The lessons are aimed at grade 7/8 (USA) year 8/9 students (UK). There are at least 3 lessons worth of activities depending on your class ability and personal teacher choices. I encourage you to adapt this to your students needs and abilities. This would suit those last few days of term where you need something educational but seasonal and fun to do (but you are just too tired to make the slides yourself) The Lesson objective is: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to understand and appreciate the cultural significance of Christmas by exploring various traditions and customs associated with the holiday. Included in this resouce: Detailed and decorative PPT slides with information on Christmas traditions including its religious aspects, the significance of 25th December, world wide traditions, Victorian influence on current traditions and much more. A range of tasks including socratic questioning for class discussion, suggested 40 minute reading options and analysis slides you can share with your class to complete and a creative writing task. Please remember to leave a review!

This PPT is a sequence of 10 lesson (2 hours lessons) for A Level Dance It has a both information and activities for your students It includes information on the following practitioners and there influences on the development of this style: African Roots European Influences Mistral shows Buddy Bradley and Fred Astaire Busby Berkley Jack Cole Katherine Dunham Gene Kelly (Singing in the Rain) Jerome Robbins (West Side Story) Bob Fosse Matt Mattox, Luigi and Gus Giodorno DANNY BURACZESKI Twyla Tharp

Subject: A level Dance (AQA) Also suitable for: BTEC level 2 and 3 with adaptations This lesson can be used to teach either in person or online. It is double lesson and can be extended to 3 lessons if you need more time. Students are guided to explore the style and create their own Robbins motif and then evaluate another persons. This is an easy to follow lesson and can be included in your A Level SOW on the optional area of study - Jazz I have also included a resource on major jazz contributors in for reference.

This pack contains a 6 week SOW plan exploring African style movement and choreography skills. In addition is a peer assessment resource and a self review module sheet for the end of the unit. Students will explore the basics of this style and create duets and group dances. Youtube links are provided so even a dance teacher less confident with this style can still deliver this.

NOTES FOR TEACHERS The development of American Jazz dance from the 1930s to 1975 was influenced by a combination of social, economic, and historical events – this is context. Key figures like Gene Kelly, Jerome Robbins, Bob Fosse, and others played significant roles in shaping this art form and AQA want you to be able to put this into context when writing your essays. Below are some of the key events and contributors that impacted American Jazz dance during this period. With your students discuss these events. Assess prior knowledge and the impact or effect the time we live in has on the art we create and therefore the development of a style like American Jazz Dance. Included in this resource. This resource provides social, historical and cultural context for the USA from1900 – 1975. The examiners reports refer to the importance of “context where relevant” being a key factor for missing marks in the higher bands. Contents Notes for teachers 22 pages of contextual information, images, and discussion points for your students. A suggested task to use this information. You are free to use this information however you feel appropriate. Essay structure and examples of how to include this contextual information.

This is an independant learning and devising task that explores the gang relationship between Romeo, Mercutio and Tybalt. Advisable prior knowledge: marking the moment, freezeframes, improvised dialogue, slow motion and stage fighting.

Subject: A Level Dance Area: Essay style questions In this bundle you will find 12 essay style questions mark sheets for your students. I asked my students to always attach the sheet to the front of their work. It allows you to mark essays consistently and provided feedback linked to the criteria.

Created for: BTEC Level 3 unit 13 - The Healthy Dancer Suitable for: GCSE PE (Dance specialism) This is a 70 page ppt covering several topics to enable students to create their own fitness program . Topics include: Structure of human body: Skeletal System, Muscular System, Circulatory System, Nervous System, Respiratory System Functions of the human body Factors that affect training The effects of training on each system covered above Injury prevention and care Aspects of fitness Safe Dance Practice

Subject: Dance A Level Area: Writing essays One area that students struggle with in A Level dance is essay writing. In this pack you will find a few hand outs that have helped my students understand the structure of their essays. It includes a resource on: The “isms” meaning romanticism, classicism , modernism, post modernism. This will allow your students to connect context to content when writing about key works. Structuring your dance analysis: focus on the literary skills required for good essay writing Analysis reminder sheet (simple version) Peer marking assessment sheet: this is great for students as it allows them to mark each others essays by breaking them down into component parts.

In this lesson students will: Describe the lighting in Infra Understand why the lighting has been used by Wayne McGregor Be able to answer exam questions based on lighting. This free lesson guides you through the criteria for writing a 12 mark essay question on: Explaining how lighting enhances our understanding of Infra. If you like this lesson you can buy the bundle of 6 lessons including this one plus two on costume, one on aural setting and one on set design

I used this as part of an enrichment day activity. I had years 7 - 9 all mixed ability. It's a fun one off or the a good starting point for a unit of work.