Resource 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 resource is also part of the DANCEPL3Y Dance Unit Bundle. Click here to view the full bundle details.

CEO/Founder

Melanie Levenberg

Melanie Levenberg puts her passion into action through her work as Chief PLAY Officer for PL3Y Inc. As the Creator and Program Director of DANCEPL3Y, she applies best practices in positive thinking, personal development, fitness, health and physical education to inspire kids, teens and adults to claim their Bubble of Awesome and live the 3 Rules of PL3Y: Be Positive. Be Fun. Be Yourself.A certified trainer and instructor, Melanie holds a Masters of Education in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, a teaching degree in Health and Physical Education and an honors degree in Kinesiology. She has worked with organizations across the world to inspire leaders to foster more playfulness in their lives through innovative and fun physical activity programs, workshops, retreats and trainings.

Course curriculum

  • Unit Overview

    • 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)

  • Lesson 1

    • 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

  • Lesson 2

    • Tutorial Video - Lesson 2

    • Material - Circuit Cards (Relationship)

    • Teacher Tool - Capturing Student Moves

  • Lesson 3

    • Tutorial Video - Lesson 3

    • Material - Relationship Elements of Dance Cards (Small)

    • Stomp Clap Choreography Notes

    • Stomp Clap (Video Tutorial)

  • Lesson 4

    • Tutorial Video - Lesson 4

    • Material - Elements of Dance Cards

    • Teacher Tool - Song Ideas and Elements

  • Lesson 5

    • 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

  • Lesson 6

    • 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)

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