Diane Louise Jordan has two dance sessions for Christmas about the Three Wise Men and their journey to Bethlehem.
1. A star in the sky. audio
The first of two sessions exploring the story of the Three Wise Men and their journey to Bethlehem.
2. Follow that star! audio
The Three Wise Men commence their journey following the star in the sky.
The journey of the Magi
This unit uses the story of The journey of the Magi to consider how one might react to unusual events in the stars, the value of journeys in our lives and the place of signs and symbols in communicating meaning. The children use their imagination to meet Caspar, one of the wise men and to travel through distant lands.
Learning objectives
Compose:
- consider how solo dances create a different feel and a different dance picture to group unison dances
Perform:
- extend action vocabulary including travel, jump, turn, gesture and stillness
- develop sensitivity to the pulse, rhythm and phrasing of the music
- develop spatial skills through the use of pathway, level and direction
- explore dynamic contrasts between sections of lively, light, free flowing movements and calm, heavy, bound movements
- develop cooperation, contact and confidence through different dance relationships including solo, pair, trio and small group
Appreciate:
- develop awareness of verse and chorus structure in music and dance
Fitness and Health:
- know and describe what type of activities you can use to warm up for dance
Resources
Guidance on using the dance sessions in this unit with your group (pdf)
Related units of KS1 Dance: Time to Move
A Victorian Christmas. collection
Two dance sessions exploring what Christmas was like during the Victorian era.
See also from KS1 Dance: Let's Move...
Twas the Night before Christmas. collection
A two-part unit based on the famous poem 'Twas the Night before Christmas'.
The Nutcracker. collection
Join Cat Sandion to explore the much-loved story of 'The Nutcracker' through movement and dance.
The journey of the Magi. collection
Dances inspired by the arrival of the three kings in Bethlehem. Presented by Katy Ashworth.
