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Dance: traditional dances of the British Isles

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Why this, why now

A stylistic approach develops Action-Space-Dynamics-Relationships to study dances from other times and places reviewing how and why motifs are repeated and developed. Pupils develop an understanding of the impact of accompaniment, landscape and other design features on action content.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
Unit 3 / 9

Dance: traditional dances of the British Isles

A stylistic approach develops Action-Space-Dynamics-Relationships to study dances from other times and places reviewing how and why motifs are repeated and developed. Pupils develop an understanding of the impact of accompaniment, landscape and other design features on action content.

12 lessons
  1. Contrasting dance: Wales
  2. Changing formations: Wales
  3. Using props in dance: Wales
  4. Musical structure: Ireland
  5. Clog dancing: England
  6. Strathspey: Scotland
  7. Barn dancing: England
  8. Gay Gordons: Scotland
  9. Emphasis in dance: Ireland
  10. Sword dancing: Scotland
  11. Maypole dancing: England
  12. Irish Dancing: Ireland