KS1 · Physical education · Year 2
Kathak dance
Dance: my world, how we dance
Learn it. Recall it. Make it stick.
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Your learning goal
I can use facial expressions when I perform actions to communicate the meaning of a story in dance.
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Kathak dance: slides adapted from the imported teaching text; recall questions created from its keywords, learning points and common mistakes. Self-check practice, with no automatic grading or XP. Answers stay on this page and are cleared when you leave.
What you’ll learn
I can use facial expressions when I perform actions to communicate the meaning of a story in dance.
Key learning points
- Move: actions, particularly facial expressions, can be used to communicate feelings or emotions.
- Move: creating rhythmic foot patterns to communicate the story needs balance and control.
- Think: reviewing my own work before performing involves evaluating my choices.
- Feel: rehearsing and then performing to an audience needs resilience.
- Connect: performing contrasting roles with a partner involves trust.
Words to know
- facial expression
- how our face communicates our feelings or emotions
- focus
- where the dancer is looking
- character
- a person, animal or creature from a story
Common mistakes
Traditional dance styles are how all the people in that country dance.
Traditional dance styles are still danced by some people in their communities on certain occasions. They will also dance other styles too and these will change depending on whether they are in a theatre, temple or at a social event.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Many pop stars look to traditional dance styles to use in their videos and performances. These can support students' understanding of how such work can be fused into a modern cultural experience and be accessible.