3Dance

I can develop my work using simple ideas (e.g. Canon and unison).

I can copy a simple routine but need help to plan my own dance

I can dance with some rhythm, coordination and control

I can observe others work and compare it with my own using this understanding to improve

I can follow instructions for a warm up and cool down safely

I know that exercise is important

3c = 2 of the criteria met-from 2 colours!

3b = 4 of the criteria met-from 3 colours!

3a = All of the criteria met,

Well done move on to level 4!

National Curriculum Attainment Level

4Dance

I can choose and develop movement material with imagination, making independent decisions

I can talk about dance using relevant vocabulary

I can perform different dances to a good standard with control and fluency

I can remember, refine and repeat short dances accurately

I can identify strengths and weaknesses in my own and others work, and suggest ways to improve performance and composition

I can put suggested improvements into practice

I can probably warm up and cool down myself I understand the importance of exercise for a

healthy lifestyle

4c = 2 of the criteria met-from 2 colours!

4b = 4 of the criteria met – from 3 colours!

4a = All of the criteria met,

Well done move on to level 5!

National Curriculum Attainment Level

5Dance

5c = 2 of the criteria met – from 2 colours!

5b = 4 of the criteria met – from 3 colours!

5a = All of the criteria met,Well done move on to level 6!

National Curriculum Attainment Level

I can use and describe basic principles of composition, including creating, repeating and developing motifs

I can perform different work consistently to a high standard with control, expression and fluency

I can acquire and develop skills of musical awareness, structure, rhythm, mood and phrasing

I can comment on skills and techniques in my own and others work

I can modify and refine my skills to improve my performance

I can design a warm up and cool down. I can explain why exercise is important to my

health and fitness

6Dance

6c = 2 of the criteria met – from 2 colours!

6b = 4 of the criteria met – from 3 colours!

6a = All of the criteria met,

Well done move on to level 7!

National Curriculum Attainment Level

I can rehearse and present work of different styles

I can work in a group and respond to others ideas as well as changing circumstances

I can select and combine skills, techniques and compositional ideas, applying them in a suitable way

I can interpret and evaluate dances with an understanding of style, context and artistic intention

I can recognise my own and others strengths and weaknesses, identify areas for development and offer ways to improve them

I am able to lead a safe warm up and cool down. I understand how dance can benefit my health

and fitness

7Dance

7c = 2 of the criteria met – from 2 colours!

7b = 4 of the criteria met – from 3 colours!

7a = All of the criteria met,Well done move on to level 8!

National Curriculum Attainment Level I can improvise around a range of different stimuli

I can adapt and combine advance skills, techniques and ideas accurately, according to the demands of the activity

I can consistently and accurately show precision, control, fluency and originality in my work

I can apply compositional ideas to my own and others work

I can analyse my own and others work as an individual and as a group member, showing an understanding of how skills, composition and fitness relate to the quality of a performance

I Know which of the major muscles to stretch for dance

I can describe and tell others how dance benefits health and fitness