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Final salsa performance with Vamos
This Music video introduces teachers to the final lesson of the South America unit, where pupils bring together all the elements of Vamos Let’s Go into one performance. The lesson begins with simple salsa steps to get the class into the groove, before rehearsing the singing, tuned and untuned percussion, and improvisation parts. Teachers can group pupils by ability, giving extra support to those singing and dancing, while more confident musicians tackle freestyle tuned percussion using notes D, E, F, G, and A.
This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Music scheme – notes. It provides guidance for structuring and rehearsing a class performance. By splitting the ensemble into clear roles and allowing time for practice, teachers can ensure every child participates in the final showcase. Recording the performance gives an opportunity for peer and self-assessment, celebrating progress before moving on to the next unit on Indonesian Gamelan music.
