BBC Radio Podcasts from Dance: Key Stage 2 - Dance Workshop
1. Kayaking and rock climbing
The first extreme sports dance is inspired by kayaking, rock climbing and snowboarding.
2. The Haunted House
The second dance session is inspired by a scary ride through the Haunted House.
1. Rollercoasters
The first dance session in the unit is inspired by rollercoasters.
2. Complete workout
In the second session all the sequences are added together to create a complete workout.
1. Pulse rates rising!
The moves in this dance sessions focus on an upper body workout, followed by lower body.
2. Life in service
This KS2 dance resource explores children working 'in service' as domestic servants.
3. At the mill
This KS2 dance resource explores what life was like for Victorian children in a mill.
1. Down the mine
This KS2 dance resource focuses on Victorian children working underground in coal mines.
3. Defending the realm
The reign of Henry 8th and life in Tudor England explored through movement and dance.
2. The golden years
The reign of Henry 8th and life in Tudor England explored through movement and dance.
1. The young king
The early years of King Henry 8th's reign explored through dance and movement for KS2.
3. Winter sports mix
The final winter sports dance mixes elements from both snow sports and ice sports.
2. Ice sports
Today's dance is based on Winter Olympic ice sports, including skating and bobsleigh.
1. Snow sports
Dances inspired by Winter Olympic snow sports - including skiing and snowboarding.
3. From Machu Picchu to the Great Barrier Reef
The final dance session in the unit travels to Machu Picchu and the Great Barrier Reef.
2. From the Pyramids of Giza to the Colosseum
Today's dances are inspired by two world famous human landmarks from Egypt and Italy.
1. From the Great Wall of China to the Taj Mahal
Today's dance sessions is inspired by two outstanding buildings from around the world.
Performance groups
Movement and dance skills for pupils aged 9 - 11.
2. Wind-surfing and sky-diving
The second extreme sports dance is inspired by wind-surfing and sky-diving.
Practise pairs
Movement and dance skills for pupils aged 9 - 11.
3. Carnival parade
In the final dance session pupils create a themed dance and their own Carnival parade.
2. Carnival steps
Session two has group work for pupils to combine flag patterns and make a samba school.
1. Getting ready
In the first session pupils show off costumes before practising samba dance moves.
3. Customs and pastimes
The final dance session focuses on Roman customs - including Roman gladiators.
2. Towns and buildings
The second dance session focuses on Roman towns and buildings, including Hadrian's Wall.
1. Roman invasion
The first dance session is inspired by the Roman invasion and includes making a testudo.