First Level: Dance

E & O: I am becoming aware of different features of dance and can practise and perform steps, formations and short dance (EXA 1-10a)

End of Level Benchmarks

  • Understands some of the different forms of dance, for example, Scottish, Irish, Bollywood, tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop and ballroom.
  • Demonstrates understanding of simple formations, such as circles or squares, through taking in part in group dance.
  • Demonstrates safe practice in dance, for example, being aware of personal space, planned landings.


Interdisciplinary links

LIT 1-02a
MNU 1-02a, MTH 1-13a, MTH 1-17a, MTH 1-19a
HWB 1-10a, HWB 1-11a, HWB 1-14a, HWB 1-21a, HWB 1-22a , HWB 1-23a