The final session in the Autumn unit focuses on the changing weather.
3. Autumn weather.
The session begins with an energetic stunt-kite sequence exploring travelling steps with quick, sudden turns and spins. Many plants and trees rely on the Autumn wind to transport their seeds. The spiralling helicopter action of sycamore seeds and the light, floating movements of dandelion seeds are used to inspire a sequence of contrasting steps and actions. Finally, the children go on a nature walk through crisp Autumn leaves, stopping every now and then to remember some of the animals and insects from previous sessions in the unit.
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: 'The north wind doth blow'
Movement focus:
Controlled turns and spins.
Contrasting qualities of movements.
Performing a sequence.
Pathways.
Listening and responding to music.
Related units of KS1 Dance: Let's Move
Autumn days. collection
Cat Sandion presents a unit of two programmes exploring an Autumnal theme.
Opposites (Spring) collection
Justin Fletcher has two sessions exploring 'opposites' through the context of the arrival of Spring.
Summer holidays. collection
Justin Fletcher has two dance sessions full of fun summer holiday activities!
