Creating an original 'social media' dance phrase
In this lesson we will create our own solo based on the format of a 'social media' dance. We will storyboard our ideas before rehearsing and filming our final piece.
Creating an original 'social media' dance phrase
In this lesson we will create our own solo based on the format of a 'social media' dance. We will storyboard our ideas before rehearsing and filming our final piece.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Pupils will learn about creating an original social media dance phrase.
- Pupils will demonstrate the ability to create a 15 second dance phrase - similar to that of those seen on TikTok or Instagram reels.
- Pupils will learn to convey positive self-image and message through choice of music and appropriate choice of actions by using a variety in dynamics in a restricted space.
- Pupils will learn about decision making, problem solving, self-discipline and focus.
Equipment
Device to play music (e.g. phone or MP3 player), a 2x2m clear space, suitable clothing.
Content guidance
- Physical activity required.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended.
Licence
This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.
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3 Questions
Q1.
What description do you think best matches 'original' in relation to creating choreography today?
Created by someone else
Created for someone else
Created for you
Q2.
Is this phone in Landscape or Portrait mode?
Landscape
Q3.
What do you think positive means? Choose 3.
Awkward
Negative
Rude
Violent
3 Questions
Q1.
What features do you think were included in your dance phrase today? Choose 3.
Aggressive
Ballet
Slo-mo
Q2.
Choose the correct structure of our dance today.
ABC
Beginning, middle, end
Stop and go
Q3.
Where do some people choose to create and post their own dance routines?
In a newspaper
In a photo album
On TV