This lesson follows on from Zero Degrees Section 1 and Intro to Akram Khan. It covers Sections 3 (Shadows and Sufi) and Section 7 (Barhant - Attack and Block). It could be used as a stand-alone lesson, but includes starter questions from previous lesson (about Zero Degrees starting points etc). It includes activities, a notes page for students to use, a blank A3 analysis grid with examples in the PowerPoint and a homework task.

Lesson PowerPoint including video links, starter questions, tasks and analysis grids (blank and completed) for Section 1 of Zero Degrees. The accompanying worksheet is used to help students take relevant notes and saves time. This lesson continues on from Intro to Akram Khan but can be used without. I take no credit for the two written resources (collaboration, and interview transcript) but they are used for the lesson. I used the interview transcript when discussing dummies as a reading task, then the collaborative process resource is directly used in the PowerPoint for a reading comprehension task.

This lesson introduced Khan with a specific focus on his influences, training, and how he relates to key contemporary characteristics. I have also attached a word document which I have started to use with my students to stop them from wasting too much time copying anything pointless off the slides or missing important information, as I have highlighted the key facts they need to know. I take no credit for the Lorna Sanders article, but decided to attach it with the lesson to make it easier as it is used. Complete with embedded videos, questions, tasks and homework.

Standard history of ballet lesson in preparation for American Modern Pioneers of Dance (also in my shop) to provide context and history before leading into Rambert AoS and ICDSIB AoS. Includes videos embedded in the PowerPoint, mini tasks, match-up cards which require cutting out before the lesson (recommend laminating them so you can use them year on year), and a ballet terminology homework booklet (which is tested in the American Modern Pioneers of Dance lesson)

Duet choreography lesson used to recap choreographic devices and relationships, analyse the importance of using them and their effectiveness through analysing 3 duets on YouTube, then create a duet based on control, manipulation and power. Included worksheet with a list of choreographic devices and relationships to use during practical task.

3 lessons worth of following the choreographic process in detail, with activities and embedded videos. L1 - overview of whole process. Use research, improvisation and generation to make a motif based on stone balancing. L2 - recap of process. Develop motif using space and choreographic devices. L3 - form, structure, and refine. Created for AS dance but would also be suitable for GCSE level.

Short quiz useful for starter or plenaries covering health, safety and injury. Blank template also available to download on my TES for free.

Recap truth or false quiz Short Who Wants to be a Millionaire starter quiz covering basics of A Linha Curva with an answer sheet. Questions can be edited. To add more questions copy and paste both a question and answer page and edit on those slides to keep the sound effects on each slide.

Creative homework resource covering Emancipation of Expressionism for GCSE dance. I found the template online and redesigned it for EoE so feel free to re-do the questions for other topics.

Two booklets covering two different stimuli for dance - gangs and war. Can be used alongside practical lessons, for homework, as non-participant work or for classroom lessons.

Great quiz template all set up with the Who Wants to be a Millionaire sound effects. Perfect for starters and plenaries. I have found it has been enjoyed from Year 7 up to Year 13

Best printed and laminated for use during performances and evaluation lessons. On one side is a basic word bank for students to choose from (to avoid them repeating the same thing that each group did well or need to improve), and on the other are sentence starters and connectives to develop vocabulary and use of full sentences when evaluating performances in class. Once the students get used to using them I found that performance feedback was much quicker and more valuable. I also have a drama one in my shop.

Best printed and laminated for use during performances and evaluation lessons. On one side is a basic word bank for students to choose from (to avoid them repeating the same thing that each group did well or need to improve), and on the other are sentence starters and connectives to develop vocabulary and use of full sentences when evaluating performances in class. Once the students get used to using them I found that performance feedback was much quicker and more valuable. I also have a dance one in my shop.

Two styles of Star Pupil certificates, great for KS3

For best use print in colour and laminate to reuse and reduce damage. Great for introducing leaders and group warm-ups. 4 different cards with varying warm-up exercises (basic)

Great resource to use alongside motif writing, dance analysis or choreography to help students to develop their vocabulary within actions, space, dynamics and relationships.

Great resource to use alongside motif writing, dance analysis or choreography to help students to develop their vocabulary within actions, space, dynamics and relationships.

This PowerPoint covers six lessons, workshopping the 3 solo choreography questions: Different types of symmetry in geometry ‘A Short Story of Falling’ poem by Alice Oswald functions and symbolism linked to the Roman God Janus 3 choreography lessons Includes set choreographic tasks which can be used for mock solo choreography before starting the exam questions.

This PowerPoint covers three lessons, workshopping the 3 group choreography questions: Characteristic features of the American Pop Art Movement Different stages of sleep Characteristics of one or more body/bodies of water Includes set choreographic tasks which can be used for mock group choreography before starting the exam questions.

Three starter lessons to cover the following topics over approx 3 1-hour lessons: Health and safety of the dancer Safety of the dance space Nutrition and hydration Warm-up and cool down (with homework article and task) Injury prevention