DANCEPL3Y Dance Unit Resource Grades 5-6
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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:
*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 resource is also part of the DANCEPL3Y Dance Unit Bundle. Click here to view the full bundle details.
Melanie Levenberg
Unit Outline (Lesson Plans 1 - 6)
Tutorial Video - Unit Overview + Tools
All Elements Word Wall
Relationship Word Wall
TDfU Unit Planning Template
Evaluation Rubric (Assessment Tool)
Active Participation Check-bric (Assessment Tool)
Tutorial Video - Lesson 1
Teacher Tool - Music Mapping
Ma Vie Au Soleil (Video)
Ma Vie Au Soleil Choreography Notes
Happy (Video)
Happy Choreography Notes
Beauty and a Beat (Video)
Beauty and a Beat Choreography Notes
Tutorial Video - Lesson 2
Material - Circuit Cards (Relationship)
Teacher Tool - Capturing Student Moves
Tutorial Video - Lesson 3
Material - Relationship Elements of Dance Cards (Small)
Stomp Clap Choreography Notes
Stomp Clap (Video Tutorial)
Tutorial Video - Lesson 4
Material - Elements of Dance Cards
Teacher Tool - Song Ideas and Elements
Tutorial Video - Lesson 5
Material - Dance Formula
Worksheet - Dance Creation Reflection
Choreography Poster Example - Cant Stop The Feeling
Can't Stop The Feeling Choreography Notes
Tutorial Video - Lesson 6
Can't Stop The Feeling (Tutorial Video)
Can't Stop The Feeling Choreography Notes
Choreography Poster Example - Cant Stop The Feeling
Worksheet - Self Reflection
24K Magic Choreography Notes
24K Magic (Video)