In the second session the children switch their focus from the tree to the presents underneath it.
2. The presents underneath
In the second session the focus switches to the presents underneath the Christmas tree and Victorian toys in particular.
Resources
Download audio
Download the audio for this dance session as an mp3 file.
Teacher's Notes. document
Guidance on using the dance sessions in this unit with your group (pdf)
Christmas dance music sequence (refer to Teacher's Notes for the elements of the dance included).
Lesson summary
Warm up: skipping through the space.
Travelling as sweets: contrasting travelling steps showing three different sweets - sugar cane walking sticks; popcorn; and candy floss.
Puppets: isolating upper and lower body parts and showing them move as a puppet on a string.
Whizzing mechanicals: working with a partner children show the smooth motion of wind-up, mechanical toys.
Marbles: moving close to the floor in slow motion to show marbles.
Christmas tree dance: the circle dance from the first session is reprised and practised and the session ends with a complete performance of the Christmas tree dance without Diane’s voice to help.
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A traditional harvest. collection
Diane Louise Jordan has two dance sessions for Autumn exploring a traditional harvest from 100 years ago.
See also from KS1 Dance: Let's Move...
Twas the Night before Christmas. collection
A two-part unit based on the famous poem 'Twas the Night before Christmas'.
The Nutcracker. collection
Join Cat Sandion to explore the much-loved story of 'The Nutcracker' through movement and dance.
The journey of the Magi. collection
Dances inspired by the arrival of the three kings in Bethlehem. Presented by Katy Ashworth.
