Course Description
(ONLINE RESOURCE for School Teachers)
In this Teaching Dance for Understanding, 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-Lessons Dance Unit based on the TDfU Model
- 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 an Online Resource Bundle. Click the link to view the full bundle details.
CEO/Founder
Melanie Levenberg
Course curriculum
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Unit Overview
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Unit Outline (Lesson Plans 1 - 6)
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Tutorial Video - Unit Overview + Tools
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All Elements Word Wall
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Relationship Word Wall
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TDfU Unit Planning Template
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Evaluation Rubric (Assessment Tool)
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Active Participation Check-bric (Assessment Tool)
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Lesson 1
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Tutorial Video - Lesson 1
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Teacher Tool - Music Mapping
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Ma Vie Au Soleil (Video)
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Ma Vie Au Soleil Choreography Notes
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Happy (Video)
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Happy Choreography Notes
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Beauty and a Beat (Video)
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Beauty and a Beat Choreography Notes
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Lesson 2
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Tutorial Video - Lesson 2
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Material - Circuit Cards (Relationship)
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Teacher Tool - Capturing Student Moves
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Lesson 3
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Tutorial Video - Lesson 3
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Material - Relationship Elements of Dance Cards (Small)
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Stomp Clap Choreography Notes
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Stomp Clap (Video Tutorial)
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Lesson 4
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Tutorial Video - Lesson 4
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Material - Elements of Dance Cards
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Teacher Tool - Song Ideas and Elements
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Lesson 5
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Tutorial Video - Lesson 5
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Material - Dance Formula
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Worksheet - Dance Creation Reflection
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Choreography Poster Example - Cant Stop This Feeling
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Can't Stop This Feeling Choreography Notes
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Lesson 6
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Tutorial Video - Lesson 6
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Can't Stop The Feeling (Tutorial Video)
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Can't Stop This Feeling Choreography Notes
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Choreography Poster Example - Cant Stop This Feeling
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Worksheet - Self Reflection
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24K Magic Choreography Notes
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24K Magic (Video)
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