Year 4 Dance Unit 1
Work to develop a solo secret agent phrase and explore relationship variations through trio dance, such as action and reaction. Practice and perform a variety of different formations.
Knowledge Organiser
Prior Learning
Performed using more sophisticated formations as well as an individual. Used the stimuli to copy, repeat and create dance actions and motifs.
Unit Focus
Work to develop a solo secret agent phrase and explore relationship variations through trio dance, such as action and reaction. Practice and perform a variety of different formations.
We are learning...
- to create a secret agent solo dance.
- to remember, perform and master an agent phrase.
- to develop a trio dance using relationship variations
- to create a combat trio
- to use gestures to create a secret mission ending.
- to perform a secret agent dance with control, precision and skill.
Key Questions
- What is a secret agent? What are their characteristics?
- How can I use action and reaction with my group?
- How can I interpret and appreciate another group’s dance?
Equipment
Music player, music, cones, throw down spots, laptop, internet access.
Vocabulary
Solo, trio, relationship, formations, action, reaction, musicality, performance, combat, secret agent, mission.
Concepts
Relationships – When dancers work together, they can make sequences more interesting by using ideas like action and reaction. In this unit, we explore combat, attacking and defending, and how dancers respond to each other’s movements.
Assessment Overview
Head – Demonstrate and discuss performance skills.
Hand – Use performance skills to suit the character of a secret agent.
Heart – Work as part of a group to listen and give ideas.
Diagram
Lesson Overview
Year 4 Dance Unit 1 Lesson 2
- Can demonstrate control and precision to refine the quality of their movements
- Can use performance skills such as characterisation and focus
- Can frequently offer constructive feedback and make some improvements to their own work
We are learning: how to remember, perform and master an agent phrase
Activity: Agent Phrase (Middle)
Year 4 Dance Unit 1 Lesson 1
- Can select and apply some performance skills to suit the intent of the dance
- Can apply spatial variations to their secret agent phrase (levels and direction of travel)
- Can describe and interpret the action, space, dynamics, and relationships used, giving justifications
We are learning: how to create a Secret Agent solo dance
Activity: Secret Solo
Year 4 Dance Unit 1 Lesson 3
- Can apply relationship variations to their phrase, including formation and canon
- Can contribute ideas regularly and respond effectively and sensitively to the ideas of others
- Can make improvements to their trio work based on the feedback they have received
We are learning: how to develop a trio dance using relationship variations
Activity: What is Cannon?
Year 4 Dance Unit 1 Lesson 4
- Can contribute ideas regularly and respond effectively and sensitively to the ideas of others
- Can produce a range of ideas to select from and refine them by applying a combination of spatial, dynamic and relationship variations
- Can frequently offer constructive feedback and make some improvements to their own work
We are learning: how to create a combat trio
Activity: Combat Phrase (Middle)
Year 4 Dance Unit 1 Lesson 5
- Can rehearse effectively, applying some performance skills to suit the intent of the dance
- Can contribute ideas to build the end of their dance phrase
- Can describe and interpret the action, space, dynamics and relationships of a group’s mission dance
We are learning: how to use gestures to create a secret mission ending
Activity: Mission Complete (Ending)
Year 4 Dance Unit 1 Lesson 6
- Can demonstrate control and precision in their final performance
- Can select and apply some performance skills showing the character of a secret agent, showing sustained energy throughout the dance
- Can describe and interpret the choreography of another group, giving reasoned feedback on space, dynamics, action and relationships.
We are learning: how to perform a secret agent dance with control, precision and skill
Activity: Performance