KS2 · Physical education · Year 6
Space: proximity
Dance: the power of unity
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Your learning goal
I can change the size of the space between performers to communicate different moods.
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What you’ll learn
I can change the size of the space between performers to communicate different moods.
Key learning points
- Move: performing mirrored actions within different proximities to others requires control, balance and accurate timings.
- Move: demonstrating mood requires the space between performers using control and accuracy.
- Think: problem solving skills enable us to choreograph ideas that communicate the desired mood.
- Feel: treating others with respect requires taking responsibility.
- Connect: mirroring requires both pupils to collaborate effectively to achieve a unified effect.
Words to know
- proximity
- how near or far the performers are positioned
- size:
- the scale of an action or space used
- mirroring
- reflecting the action of another
Common mistakes
Being close together always demonstrates frienship, kindness and cooperation.
Being close suggests a cooperative connection between performers if the dynamic is smooth, calm and relaxed, however if the dynamic was strong, forceful and fast, the audience are likely to interpret their actions as demonstrating tension or anger.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Many metaphors used to describe mood include a spatial element, e.g. 'down in the dumps' (level), 'turn your back on someone' (formation) or 'keep your distance' (size). These can be helpful to make the connection between mood and action.