Dance: Step to the beat

Using an imaginary clock face to perform steps and jumps in different directions; learning a dance sequence and performing to Afrobeat music.

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Lessons

Lesson 1: Animal rhythms

Lesson 2: Dancing around the clock

Lesson 3: Final performance (part one)

Lesson 4: Final performance (part two)

Lesson 5: Paired composition

Lesson 6: Performance and evaluation

Key skills

Motor competence

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Key knowledge

To know:

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Key vocabulary

movement phrase

clock face

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Knowledge organiser: PE – KS1 Dance: Step to the beat

Aimed at pupils, a single page which gives key facts and definitions from the unit 'Step to the beat'.

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