BBC Radio Podcasts from Dance: Key Stage 1 - Time to Move
Giraffes, zebras and impala
In today's programme the children are focusing on giraffes, zebras and impala.
Elephants and all the animals
Today the children focus on elephants, before revisiting all the animals.
Lions and vultures
Two contrasting animals form the basis of today's programme.
2. Autumn dance
In this dance session the children finish their Autumn dance and perform it together.
1. Wind, rain, sunshine and falling leaves
In this dance session the children begin work on the first part of their Autumn dance.
2. Follow that star
In this KS1 dance session the children travel as the Magi on their journey to baby Jesus.
1. A star in the sky
In the first of two KS1 dance sessions the children move as the Magi watching a new star.
The adventures of Pinocchio
Some of the many adventures that befall Pinocchio when he sets out to see the world.
1. Mary Anning
Diane Louise Jordan explores 'dinosaurs' with dances based on the life of Mary Anning.
2. Bees and seeds
Pete Hillier has a dance session for Spring exploring bees, pollen and seed dispersal.
1. Roots and shoots
Pete Hillier has a dance session about the germination and growth of plants in Spring.
The children follow
Movement and dance for children aged 6 - 8.
The rats are led away
Movement and dance for children aged 6 - 8.
Rats everywhere!
Movement and dance for children aged 6 - 8.
1. Earth, wind and big, black clouds
The rain comes down in the first part of a unit exploring the water cycle.
Tin soldiers
Part one of a two-part unit inspired by the story by Hans Christian Andersen.
The incredible adventure
Part two of a unit inspired by the story by Hans Christian Andersen.
The cunning tricksters
Part one of a two-part unit inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's famous story.
He's got no clothes
Part two of a unit inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's famous story.
2. Raindrops, rivers and recycled water
In today's dance session the water flows to the sea…and moves to the sky.
Symmetry in the man-made world
Exploring symmetrical patterns of buildings in the man-made world.
Asymmetry in the natural world
Exploring asymmetrical patterns and shapes in the natural world.
Pattern in an artist’s world
Exploring how artists are inspired by shapes in the world around them.
Put the Fire out!
Movement and dance for children aged 6 - 8. The Fire is finally brought under control.
The Great Fire spreads
Movement and dance for children aged 6 - 8. Exploring attempts to control the Fire.
The Fire begins in Pudding Lane
Movement and dance for children aged 6 - 8. The start of the Great Fire in Pudding Lane.
3. Midsummer meadow
In the last dance session the children strike camp and go home after their summer camp.
Fast and frantic, or slow and steady?
The concluding part of Aesop's famous fable about a speedy hare and a sedentary tortoise.
Ready, steady, go!
The first part of Aesop's famous fable about a speedy hare and a sedentary tortoise.
Ocean fun
Exploring the opportunities for fun that the ocean provides.
Ocean life
Exploring the underwater world and ocean life through dance sequences.
Ocean motion
Exploring the movement of waves and tides.
The Firebird - complete dance sequence
The text and music for the complete Firebird dance.
The giant Kaschei
Pete Hillier has the last programme exploring the BBC's 'Ten Pieces' through dance.
The magic garden
Peter Hillier presents another programme with dances to the music from BBC 'Ten Pieces'.
The Firebird and Prince Ivan
Peter Hillier has another programme with dances to the music from BBC 'Ten Pieces'.
Planet Mars - Dust storms and two moons
Pete Hillier presents the second exploring Mars through dance to the BBC's 'Ten Pieces'.
Planet Mars - Ice shapes
Pete Hillier presents a programme about the red planet using music from BBC's 'Ten Pieces'
On the mountain - The trolls are coming!
Pete Hillier returns with the second part of an exciting dance story.
On the mountain - Wild weather
Pete Hillier presents the first part of an exciting dance story.
The Sea - Storm!
Pete Hillier presents a programme about the sea using music from the BBC's 'Ten Pieces'
The Sea - Sea creatures
The second programme in a unit about the sea using music from the BBC's 'Ten Pieces'
The Sea - A storm coming
The first of three programmes exploring the sea using music from the BBC's 'Ten Pieces'
Space-walk and return to Earth
Part 3 of a 3 part unit
Binary stars and black holes
Part 2 of a 3 part unit
Preparing for launch
Part 1 of a 3 part unit
The queen of hearts
Part 3 of a 3 part unit
A mad tea party
Part 2 of a 3 part unit
Down the rabbit hole
Programme 1 of a 3 part unit
Fruit and veg of the world
Part 3 of a 3 part unit
Healthy harvest
Part 2 of a 3 part unit
Growing
Part 1 of a 3 part unit
2. Frogs, toads, newts and grass-snakes
The second of three dance sessions inspired by changes to pond life in Spring.
1. Underwater action
The first of three dance sessions inspired by changes to pond life in Spring.
3. Birds on the move
The final of three dance sessions inspired by changes in the garden during Spring.
2. Plants on the move
The second of three dance sessions inspired by changes in the garden during Spring.
1. Worms on the move
The first of three dance sessions inspired by changes in the garden during Spring.
Skip, circle and under the arch!
The third of three programmes with dances inspired by playground games.
Bounce, clap and wiggle!
The second of three programmes with dances inspired by playground games.
3. Birds on the water
The last of three dance sessions inspired by changes to pond life in Spring.
Count, catch and hop!
The first of three programmes with dances inspired by playground games.
Monster makeover
In the final programme magnets and springs come together for a monster makeover.
Marvellous magnets
The pushing and pulling power of magnets are explored in today's dances.
Zingy springy springs!
Springs are the starting point for today's dances.
Pinocchio and Geppetto are reunited
The final programme in the unit, bringing Geppetto and Pinocchio back together again.
The wooden boy
The unit begins with Geppetto carving a puppet boy from wood.
3. Penguin parents
Diane Louise Jordan's dances today focus in more detail on a colony of Emperor penguins.
2. Icebergs and Emperors
Diane Louise Jordan's dances today start with icebergs and move on to Emperor penguins.
1. The coldest place on Earth
Today's dances are full of snow and ice.
All the music
Diane Louise Jordan introduces music sequences from the series.
2. The presents underneath
Diane Louise Jordan continues her exploration of a Victorian Christmas.
1. Decorate the tree
Diane Louise Jordan has the first of two dance sessions looking forward to Christmas.
3. Sleepover at the museum
The final dance session in the unit is a sleepover at a museum...full of dinosaurs!
2. The time of the dinosaurs
The second dance session is a time travel adventure back to the time of the dinosaurs.
2. Time to celebrate!
Diane Louise Jordan creates more Key Stage 1 dances exploring the festival of Diwali.
1. Getting ready for Diwali
Diane Louise Jordan creates dances for Key Stage 1 pupils using preparations for Diwali.
2. Reaping
Diane Louise Jordan concludes this dance unit about a traditional harvest.
1. Picking apples
Diane Louise Jordan has the first of two dances sessions about a traditional harvest.
2. Let's explore!
Diane Louise Jordan has movement sequences and dances based on exploring the campsite.
1. Off we go!
Diane Louise Jordan is off camping and has lots of ideas for dance sequences.