Society & Relationship

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Rough & Tumble (KS2)

Can’t engage boys in dance? Think again! Let’s face it; all children like to Rough & Tumble. This scheme appeals to & harnesses boys’ (and, of course, girls’) innate spirit of adventure, mischief and cunning.

Ourselves (KS1)

What can our bodies do? What do they say about ourselves? How do our movements reflect our mood? Pupils work together to explore these themes; creating and learning a ‘Happiness’ dance… Lesson download: 6-week plan, mp3s and supporting documents

We Are What We Eat (KS1)

How does food grow? What are our favourite fruits and vegetables? How do we serve and eat them? Are we what we eat? Food is energy, so this is an ideal topic through which to explore dance… Lesson download: 6-week plan, mp3s and supporting documents

Monsters (KS2)

‘Monsters’ is a fun way to learn about interacting, spatial awareness, performance and choreography – for this monstrous dance, pupils can also make their own masks!

Selfies & Photos (KS2)

What are photos for? How do we frame them? Where do we put them? How do celebrities pose for selfies? Are we photographs? This snappy topic develops into solo, duet & group work… Lesson download: 6-week plan, mp3s and supporting documents

Friendship (KS2)

How does it feel to have friends? How do we make friends? Let’s move together to form connections, finishing in one big, supportive group dance.

Bullying (KS2)

How does it feel to have friends? How do we make friends? Let’s move together to form connections, finishing in one big, supportive group dance.

Provides good lesson ideas, including warm ups and cool downs, building to a final piece at the end of the unit.

Tim

Great music. Activities are a good starting point. To be a 10, maybe some examples of shapes or videos of dances to inspire pupils or teachers who don’t know what they don’t know. Increased engagement leads to pupils applying themselves more resulting in improved motifs, shapes and sequences.

Ella

I have already recommended to Year 5 in my school and in September will encourage other year groups to use the scheme. Some of the boys in the class are more intrigued as the music and improvisation is more interesting. Children are more aware of terminology whilst dancing. Children want to push themselves to create a piece of dance. Following the lesson materials means we don’t have to create and source music or plans.

Sophie

Dance Notes has had a positive impact on the children who initially did not think that they would enjoy dance. Engagement in the lessons is high and behaviour is good. As the sports coach, I also feel a lot more confident in teaching dance now, as I did before I started using Dance Notes.

Jonathan

It was easy to order, lessons were enjoyed and I felt like the children had accomplished new skills at the end. They learned about the way people lived and moved during Stone Age Britain and created some great group dances. Boys are often reluctant to take part but enjoyed this dance unit and we’re actively engaged. The unit of work was easy to pick up and deliver . Saved lots of time.

Catherine