Course description
(ONLINE RESOURCE for School Teachers)
In the DANCEPL3Y Dance Unit Lessons, your Grade 5-6 students will explore the Element of Dance “Relationship”, practice fundamental movement skills, increase self-confidence and participate safely in physical activity through a fun and energetic dance experience that features props!
In Lesson 1, your class will participate in a Playful Dance Experience, where they will get to learn new dance moves, refine their movements and have fun with dance.
Lesson 2 focuses on Dance Appreciation. Students will participate in a circuit that introduces them to the creative process using props.
In Lesson 3, your students will Develop Connections by learning a body percussion sequence. Students will then apply interpersonal and communication skills as they modify the sequence by applying the Element of Dance “Relationship”.
In Lesson 4, students explore a variety of music styles as they continue their Creative Exploration using Elements of Dance and props.
In Lesson 5, students focus on Skill Refinement, by creating a short movement sequence and practicing the execution of their movements with props as they prepare a Dance Performance that showcases their learning.
In Lesson 6 students will participate in a final Dance Performance, integrating their movement sequence into a larger co-created dance with the whole class to the song “Can’t Stop The Feeling” by Justin Timberlake.
This resource includes the following material to help you lead your Grade 5s and Grade 6s in an upbeat and engaging dance unit:
- A 6-Lesson Dance Unit
- Printable Material for Dance Activities
- Choreography Notes
- Dance Tutorial Videos
- Student Worksheets
- Teacher Tools
- Inquiry-Based Learning Prompts
- Assessment Rubrics*
*General assessment tools are provided as a reference. Educators should modify the assessment tools to reflect the specific curriculum expectations and standards in their area.
This course is also part of the DANCEPL3Y Dance Unit Bundle. Click here to view the full bundle details.
Melanie Levenberg is an author, international speaker, TEDx presenter and holds a Masters of Education in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning. As the Chief PLAY Officer at PL3Y Inc. she specializes in building local leaders who are passionate about physical literacy and inspiring kids to be healthier, happier humans.
Melanie is an engaging and inspiring keynote speaker and workshop leader who travels the world to help teachers infuse more positivity and playfulness in their pedagogy. She has worked with corporate, private and not-for-profit organizations to design and deliver innovative physical literacy programs, workshops, retreats and trainings.