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Using props in dance: Wales

Dance: traditional dances of the British Isles

Unit Summary

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.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to incorporate props into your work.

Key Notes

  • Move: performing actions using props, such as handkerchiefs, adds flow and helps to exaggerate the arm actions.
  • Think: trying a range of ideas for using a prop before selecting the best option involves decision making.
  • Feel: creating actions with props requires resilience to keep trying hard so that the prop enhances the performance.
  • Connect: cooperation ensures precise timing, proper use of props and correct formation during a performance.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • prop: an object incorporated into a performance
  • handkerchief: a square of material
  • formation: how performers are arranged

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils often assume that using props like handkerchiefs or scarves simply means waving them in the air.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Move: performing actions using props, such as handkerchiefs, adds flow and helps to exaggerate the arm actions. Think: trying a range of ideas for using a prop before selecting the best option involves decision making.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'prop'

an object incorporated into a performance.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Pupils often assume that using props like handkerchiefs or scarves simply means waving them in the air. Correction: If using props such as handkerchiefs or ribbons in dance these can exaggerate the actions and add flow to the action. Whereas props such as sticks or swords can also add sound. Props often help to communicate the theme or origin of a dance too.

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