9 Dance 1
Weekly outline
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Welcome to year 9 Dance!
My name is Miss McGregor and I will be your teacher this year! We will be focussing the first half of the year of different genre/styles of dance. The second half of the year we will be focussing on the elements of dance and choreography.
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING..movement with a developing awareness of the dance elements of body, space, time, energy, and relationships.
- We are EXPLORING...key features of the dance genre or style.
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING..movement with a developing awareness of the dance elements of body, space, time, energy, and relationships.
- We are EXPLORING...key features of the dance genre or style.
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING..movement with a developing awareness of the dance elements of body, space, time, energy, and relationships.
- We are EXPLORING...key features of the dance genre or style.
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING..movement with a developing awareness of the dance elements of body, space, time, energy, and relationships.
- We are EXPLORING...key features of the dance genre or style.
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING..movement with a developing awareness of the dance elements of body, space, time, energy, and relationships.
- We are EXPLORING...key features of the dance genre or style.
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING..movement with a developing awareness of the dance elements of body, space, time, energy, and relationships.
- We are EXPLORING...key features of the dance genre or style.
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING..movement with a developing awareness of the dance elements of body, space, time, energy, and relationships.
- We are EXPLORING...key features of the dance genre or style.
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FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING...how and why cultural context has influenced key features of the dance genre or style.
- We are FOCUSING...on refining how to show key features of a dance genre or style.
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FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING...how and why cultural context has influenced key features of the dance genre or style.
- We are FOCUSING...on refining how to show key features of a dance genre or style.
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Week 1: Introduction and Foundations
Objective: Introduce the three dance genres and foundational techniques.
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING..movement with a developing awareness of the dance elements of body, space, time, energy, and relationships.
- We are EXPLORING...key features of the dance genre or style.
Activities:
- Warm-up and stretching (15 minutes)
- Introduction to jazz dance basics (20 minutes)
- Learn the first section of "Smooth Criminal" choreography (25 minutes)
- Introduction to musical theatre dance basics (20 minutes)
- Learn the first section of "Footloose" choreography (25 minutes)
- Introduction to hip hop dance basics (15 minutes)
- Learn the first section of "Salute" choreography (20 minutes)
At Home Practice:
- Practice the first sections of all three dances (15 minutes each).
- Music and videos for practice are available on Google Classroom.
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Week 2: Building Choreography
Objective: Build on the choreography learned in week 1 and reinforce foundational techniques.
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING..movement with a developing awareness of the dance elements of body, space, time, energy, and relationships.
- We are EXPLORING...key features of the dance genre or style.
Activities:
- Warm-up and stretching (10 minutes)
- Review and learn the second section of "Smooth Criminal" (30 minutes)
- Review and learn the second section of "Footloose" (30 minutes)
- Review and learn the second section of "Salute" (30 minutes)
- Discussion on stylistic elements of jazz, musical theatre, and hip hop (20 minutes)
At Home Practice:
- Practice both sections of all three dances (20 minutes each).
- Music and videos for practice are available on Google Classroom.
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Week 3: Refinement and Detail
Objective: Refine choreography details and work on stylistic nuances.
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING..movement with a developing awareness of the dance elements of body, space, time, energy, and relationships.
- We are EXPLORING...key features of the dance genre or style.
Activities:
- Warm-up and stretching (10 minutes)
- Full review of "Smooth Criminal" choreography (30 minutes)
- Work on jazz dance stylistic details (20 minutes)
- Full review of "Footloose" choreography (30 minutes)
- Work on musical theatre stylistic details (20 minutes)
- Full review of "Salute" choreography (30 minutes)
- Work on hip hop stylistic details (20 minutes)
At Home Practice:
- Focus on stylistic elements for all three dances (20 minutes each).
- Music and videos for practice are available on Google Classroom.
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Week 4: Combining Sections and Transitions
Objective: Combine all sections of each dance and work on smooth transitions.
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING..movement with a developing awareness of the dance elements of body, space, time, energy, and relationships.
- We are EXPLORING...key features of the dance genre or style.
Activities:
- Warm-up and stretching (10 minutes)
- Combine sections of "Smooth Criminal" and practice transitions (40 minutes)
- Combine sections of "Footloose" and practice transitions (40 minutes)
- Combine sections of "Salute" and practice transitions (40 minutes)
At Home Practice:
- Full run-throughs of each dance focusing on transitions (20 minutes each).
- Music and videos for practice are available on Google Classroom
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Week 5: Performance Technique
Objective: Enhance performance quality and stage presence.
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING...how and why cultural context has influenced key features of the dance genre or style.
- We are FOCUSING...on refining how to show key features of a dance genre or style.
Activities (2 hours):
- Warm-up and stretching (10 minutes)
- Run-through of "Smooth Criminal" with performance focus (30 minutes)
- Feedback and adjustments (20 minutes)
- Run-through of "Footloose" with performance focus (30 minutes)
- Feedback and adjustments (20 minutes)
- Run-through of "Salute" with performance focus (30 minutes)
- Feedback and adjustments (20 minutes)
At Home Practice:
- Perform each dance as if on stage, focusing on expression and energy (20 minutes each).
- Music and videos for practice are available on Google Classroom.
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Week 6: Rehearsal and Polishing
Objective: Rehearse and polish each dance for final performance.
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING...how and why cultural context has influenced key features of the dance genre or style.
- We are FOCUSING...on refining how to show key features of a dance genre or style.
Activities:
- Warm-up and stretching (10 minutes)
- Intensive rehearsal of "Smooth Criminal" (30 minutes)
- Intensive rehearsal of "Footloose" (30 minutes)
- Intensive rehearsal of "Salute" (30 minutes)
- Discussion on performance tips and final adjustments (20 minutes)
At Home Practice:
- Final polish and practice focusing on any weak spots (20 minutes each).
- Music and videos for practice are available on Google Classroom.
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Week 7: Peer Feedback and Stage Practice
Objective: Gain peer feedback and practice on stage
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING...how and why cultural context has influenced key features of the dance genre or style.
- We are FOCUSING...on refining how to show key features of a dance genre or style.
Activities:
- Warm-up and stretching (10 minutes)
- Full run-through of "Smooth Criminal" on stage (30 minutes)
- Peer feedback and adjustments (20 minutes)
- Full run-through of "Footloose" on stage (30 minutes)
- Peer feedback and adjustments (20 minutes)
- Full run-through of "Salute" on stage (30 minutes)
- Peer feedback and adjustments (20 minutes)
At Home Practice:
- Implement peer feedback and practice weak areas (15 minutes each).
- Music and videos for practice are available on Google Classroom.
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Week 8: Refining Performance
Objective: Focus on refining the performance based on peer feedback.
FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:
- We are FOCUSING...how and why cultural context has influenced key features of the dance genre or style.
- We are FOCUSING...on refining how to show key features of a dance genre or style.
Activities:
- Warm-up and stretching (10 minutes)
- Focused practice on "Smooth Criminal" trouble spots (30 minutes)
- Focused practice on "Footloose" trouble spots (30 minutes)
- Focused practice on "Salute" trouble spots (30 minutes)
- Group discussion on performance strategies and encouragement (20 minutes)
At Home Practice:
- Refine and practice the challenging sections (15 minutes each).
- Music and videos for practice are available on Google Classroom.
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Week 9: Full Run-Through and Feedback
Objective: Conduct full run-throughs and gather comprehensive feedback.
PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING to perform our dances so that we can demonstrate stylistic techniques and movements usually associated with particular dance genres or styles or that include personal ways of moving that emerge from improvisation and creative work
Activities:
- Warm-up and stretching (10 minutes)
- Full run-through of "Smooth Criminal" (30 minutes)
- Feedback from peers and Miss McGregor (20 minutes)
- Full run-through of "Footloose" (30 minutes)
- Feedback from peers and Miss McGregor (20 minutes)
- Full run-through of "Salute" (30 minutes)
- Feedback from peers and Miss McGregor (20 minutes)
At Home Practice:
- Practice based on comprehensive feedback (15 minutes each).
- Music and videos for practice are available on Google Classroom.
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Week 10: Final Preparations and Confidence Building
Objective: Final preparations and build confidence for the performance.
PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:
- We are PLANNING to perform our dances so that we can demonstrate stylistic techniques and movements usually associated with particular dance genres or styles or that include personal ways of moving that emerge from improvisation and creative work
Activities:
- Warm-up and stretching (10 minutes)
- Full run-through of "Smooth Criminal" (30 minutes)
- Full run-through of "Footloose" (30 minutes)
- Full run-through of "Salute" (30 minutes)
- Final tips, encouragement, and Q&A session (20 minutes)
At Home Practice:
- Light practice and rest to maintain energy for the performance (15 minutes each).
- Music and videos for practice are available on Google Classroom.
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