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Dance: Key Stage 2 - Dance Workshop

Movement and dance for Key Stage 2 pupils with teaching resources for non-specialist teachers of primary dance.

School Radio,38 episodes

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The reign of King Henry 8th
3. Defending the realm
The reign of Henry 8th and life in Tudor England explored through movement and dance.
19 mins
The reign of King Henry 8th
2. The golden years
The reign of Henry 8th and life in Tudor England explored through movement and dance.
20 mins
The reign of King Henry 8th
1. The young king
The early years of King Henry 8th's reign explored through dance and movement for KS2.
22 Sep 2016,19 mins
In the gym
1. Pulse rates rising!
The moves in this dance sessions focus on an upper body workout, followed by lower body.
20 mins
In the gym
2. Complete workout
In the second session all the sequences are added together to create a complete workout.
19 mins
Theme park rides
1. Rollercoasters
The first dance session in the unit is inspired by rollercoasters.
20 mins
Theme park rides
2. The Haunted House
The second dance session is inspired by a scary ride through the Haunted House.
19 mins
Winter sports
1. Snow sports
Dances inspired by Winter Olympic snow sports - including skiing and snowboarding.
20 mins
Winter sports
2. Ice sports
Today's dance is based on Winter Olympic ice sports, including skating and bobsleigh.
20 mins
Winter sports
3. Winter sports mix
The final winter sports dance mixes elements from both snow sports and ice sports.
20 mins
Wonders of the world
1. From the Great Wall of China to the Taj Mahal
Today's dance sessions is inspired by two outstanding buildings from around the world.
20 mins
Wonders of the world
2. From the Pyramids of Giza to the Colosseum
Today's dances are inspired by two world famous human landmarks from Egypt and Italy.
20 mins
Wonders of the world
3. From Machu Picchu to the Great Barrier Reef
The final dance session in the unit travels to Machu Picchu and the Great Barrier Reef.
20 mins
Top talent
Practise pairs
Movement and dance skills for pupils aged 9 - 11.
20 mins
Top talent
Performance groups
Movement and dance skills for pupils aged 9 - 11.
20 mins
Victorian childhoods
3. At the mill
This KS2 dance resource explores what life was like for Victorian children in a mill.
20 mins
Victorian childhoods
2. Life in service
This KS2 dance resource explores children working 'in service' as domestic servants.
20 mins
Victorian childhoods
1. Down the mine
This KS2 dance resource focuses on Victorian children working underground in coal mines.
20 mins
South American Carnival
Getting Ready
In the first session pupils show off costumes before practising samba dance moves.
03 May 2017,20 mins
South American Carnival
Carnival Steps
Session two has group work for pupils to combine flag patterns and make a samba school.
10 May 2017,20 mins
South American Carnival
Carnival Parade
In the final dance session pupils create a themed dance and their own Carnival parade.
17 May 2017,20 mins
Romans
1. Roman invasion
The first dance session is inspired by the Roman invasion and includes making a testudo.
05 Nov 2015,20 mins
Romans
2. Towns and buildings
The second dance session focuses on Roman towns and buildings, including Hadrian's Wall.
12 Nov 2015,20 mins
Romans
3. Customs and pastimes
The final dance session focuses on Roman customs - including Roman gladiators.
19 Nov 2015,20 mins
Music resources
Extended music sequences from the series allowing pupils to dance without the instructions.
20 Mar 2013,20 mins
Street dance
Groove
The first of three special street dance programmes.
27 Feb 2013,20 mins
Street dance
Locking
The second of three special street dance programmes.
06 Mar 2013,20 mins
Street dance
House
The final programme in this unit focusing on street dance.
13 Mar 2013,20 mins
Extreme sports
1. Kayaking and rock climbing
The first extreme sports dance is inspired by kayaking, rock climbing and snowboarding.
06 Feb 2013,20 mins
Extreme sports
2. Wind-surfing and sky-diving
The second extreme sports dance is inspired by wind-surfing and sky-diving.
20 Feb 2013,20 mins