In today's session the children arrive at Pirate Island and dig for buried treasure.
2. On Pirate Island
In the second session the children are back on board the âCollywobbleâ. They get back into their pirate characters, land on Pirate Island, go in search of the buried treasureâŠthen dig for gold where 'X' marks the spot!
Resources
Download the audio for this dance session as an mp3 file.
Guidance on using the dance sessions in this unit with your group (pdf)
Song video: 'When I was one' (children's choir)
Lesson summary:
Warm up: wave movements, high and low, inspired by the rolling waves.
Pirate characters: pairs help each other to dress into pirate costume.
Jobs on board the Collywobble: contrasting movements to complete a range of jobs on board ship.
Rowing to Pirate Island: pairs take their rowing boats ashore.
Travelling around Pirate Island: group travelling sequence avoiding various hazards.
Searching for treasure: group travelling sequence with slow, exaggerated steps.
Celebration dance: a Spanish-inspired dance with hands above heads.
Pirate hornpipe: revisiting the pirate hornpipe dance from last time.
Back to the ship! Travelling steps across the island followed by rowing actions.
Cool down.
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