Ed Curry puts dance sequences together from both the snow sports and ice sports sessions.
3. Winter sports mix
The final session introduces the sport of curling and then revisits sequences from the previous two sessions to weave elements of each into a âWinter sports dance mixâ. The full dance comprises Snowboarding / Slalom ski race / Figure-skating / Bobsleigh / Curling.
Go to the Teacher's Notes to download the music clips used in this session.
Resources
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Lesson summary
Warm-up: Stretches, jogging and shake-down.
Curling: Slow-motion moves for launching a curling stone, sweeping the ice with brooms - and success!
Winter sports dance mix: Prepare to combine the following activities into a complete performance.
Snowboarding: Upper body leans, twists and balances, ending in a crash!
Slalom ski race: Weaving in and out of flags and markers, in a class circle.
Figure skating: In pairs, slow, controlled balances and counter-balances in paired figure-skating poses, travelling along looping, curving or spiralling pathways.
Bobsleigh: Groups of 4, push forward. Jump down into a crouching position, tip and lean this way and that to control the speed and direction of the bobsleigh. Stand up to tilt, lean and travel through the spaces.
Curling: More slow-motion moves for launching, sweeping and success!
Cool down: A few gentles stretches, then sitting on the floor.
Other units of KS2 Dance Workshop
In the gym. collection
Two dance sessions focusing on personal health and fitness inspired by a gym workout.
Extreme sports. collection
Time to get physical with dance sequences inspired kayaking, rock climbing, snowboarding and sky-diving.
Theme park rides. collection
Two dance sessions inspired by rides including rollercoasters and haunted houses!
