Dance for Primary Schools – Lunar Landing

What you’ll learn

Movement ideas for primary education

Ideas for the classroom

Linear pathways using body parts and physical space

e. Twist, Turn, Fall etc.

Different qualities of movement i.e. light, heavy, fast, slow etc

Weightlessness

Different sizes of movement i.e. small to big

Movement memory

Positions and pathways

Requirements

You can wear whatever is comfortable for movement. Remember to remove any jewellery.

Have water to hand and remember to take breaks during the session.

Only do what you feel comfortable doing.

Work in a safe space. And, have an easy way of contacting someone in case of an emergency.

Our classes are usually done in bare feet. If you wear socks then just remember these can make you slip, so please be careful. Our recommendation is to pick suitable footwear for the type of surface you are working on.

Description

Looking for a fun, creative, educational dance resource online for parents/carers to use with their children? Or a teacher needing some new inspiration or online support in dance? These videos give parent/carers/teachers a structured and fun way to engage in dance.

The Eagle Has Landed course will take you on a fantastic journey to and from the moon:

Session 1 – Make a machine to take us back to 1969

Session 2 – Become part of the crew to fly to the moon

Session 3 – Blast off into space

Session 4 – The lunar landing and our first steps on the moon

Session 5 – Earth calling the return to earth

Session 6 – The celebration parade

Each session covers key learning outcomes to give children the core skills for creative dance.

Also, included is a lesson plan which provides additional information for those who can work with groups of children.

Who this course is for:

Teachers

Bners

Schools