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Lesson Plan ideas for Dance Teachers

39 comprehensive lesson plans for dance, specifically designed for New Zealand teachers. Aligned with New Zealand Curriculum.

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39 dance lesson plans.

Our Mini Dance Story

DanceYear 0–1

Exploring Space and Time

DanceYear 4–6

Weight Shapes Meaning

Ribbon Music Journeys

DanceYear 2–3

Contrasting Movement Styles

Poi Waiata Actions

Creating Style Fusion

DanceYear 5–8

Discovering Dance Style

DanceYear 5–8

Taniwha Performance

Place in Motion

Perform Connect Reflect

DanceYear 5–6

Refine, Teach, Respond

DanceYear 5–6

Build the Chorus Sequence

DanceYear 5–6

Hear the Beat

DanceYear 5–6

Reading Dance Reviews

DanceYear 11–13

Rhythm, Levels, Pathways

DanceYear 0–1

Discovering Dance Elements

DanceYear 2–3

Finding the Beat

DanceYear 2–3

Moving With Siva

Safe Steps and Shapes

DanceYear 0–1

Moving with Confidence

DanceYear 4–6

Moving Through the Forest

Sharing Dance Stories

DanceYear 1–2

Exploring Movement Elements

DanceYear 1–2

Expressing Stories

DanceYear 1–2

Movement Exploration

Storytelling Movement

Story Foundations

Sasa Dance Journey

DanceYear 3–4

Performance Power

Stay Ready

Create Your Moves

Krumping Kicks Intro

Groove and Flow

Locking 101

Energy in Motion

Hip Hop Adventure: Toprock

Hip Hop Basics

Hip Hop Welcome

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