Integrated Learning Area – The Arts It’s important that children understand what is expected of them as an audience member in a theatre or at a performance. This quiz is great as a discussion starter. The examples are taken from
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Integrated Learning Area – Mathematics & Drama An important part of learning about dance is how to behave as an audience member. Many children will have limited experience of live performance. Watching a performance can be exciting, and a little
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Space: Where? This element is about how the dancer uses space in various ways. This happens by using:
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When working with a partner you must always be careful and respectful when making contact with each other. Work slowly and carefully and with each other’s safety in mind.
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Integrated Learning Area – The Humanities & Social Sciences These dance activities focus on the social dance of the 1950’s. Through student research into social dances and choreographing new ones, it examines the effect of people, time, and place on
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Dance Game for Observation Most kids get fidgety on stage, particularly when they are asked to be still as a part of performance. This can be from nervousness. It’s tough to be the focus of an intent audience.
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Dance Game for Beginning Choreography Snowball Attack is a fun dance activity for older Primary students. It leads them into choreographing dance in a supported way Some children are self-conscious about creating movement and this game acts as an icebreaker.
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