Limelight academy 2025

Creative art dance grade 9

Week 1: Dance Performance – Introduction to Dance Styles

• Objective: Introduce learners to different dance styles and help them understand the role of dance
in cultural and personal expression.
• Skills: Basic movement imitation, cultural appreciation, and rhythm recognition.
• Activities:
o Warm-up with gentle stretches and cardio exercises.
o Discuss the significance of dance and its role in various cultures.
o Watch videos showcasing different dance styles (e.g., hip-hop, ballet, traditional dances).
o Practice basic movements from one selected style.
• Assessment: Participation in discussions and accuracy in basic movements.

Week 2: Dance Performance – Posture and Alignment

• Objective: Develop awareness of correct posture and body alignment in dance to prevent injuries.
• Skills: Postural control, alignment, and coordination.
• Activities:
o Warm-up exercises focusing on posture and balance.
o Teacher demonstration of correct postures for basic dance steps.
o Mirror exercises to correct and maintain posture.
o Practice a short routine emphasizing alignment.
• Assessment: Teacher observation of learners’ posture and technique during practice.

Week 3: Dance Theory and Literacy – Dance Terminology

• Objective: Introduce learners to key dance terminology and enable them to link theory to practice.
• Skills: Understanding and applying dance vocabulary.
• Activities:
o Class discussion on common dance terms (e.g., plié, tendu, leap).
o Learners write down and learn the meanings of these terms.
o Perform movements associated with the discussed terms.
• Assessment: Vocabulary quiz and observation during practical exercises.

Week 4: Dance Improvisation and Composition – Exploring Space and Time

• Objective: Enable learners to use improvisation to explore movement in relation to space and time.
• Skills: Spatial awareness, creative expression, and time management in movement.
• Activities:
o Warm-up focusing on spatial exploration.
 o Improvisation exercises exploring fast/slow movements and spatial directions (e.g.,
diagonal, circular).
o Group activity to create a short routine emphasizing spatial formations and varying speeds.
• Assessment: Peer and teacher feedback on use of space and time.

Week 5: Dance Performance – Rhythm and Musicality

• Objective: Enhance learners’ rhythmic abilities and synchronization in group settings.

• Skills: Rhythm recognition, musicality, and group coordination.
• Activities:
o Warm-up with rhythmic clapping exercises.
o Teacher-led group choreography emphasizing rhythmic synchronization.
o Learners create and perform a short routine in small groups.
• Assessment: Evaluation of timing, synchronization, and rhythmic accuracy.

Week 6: Dance Theory and Literacy – Dance History and Cultural Appreciation

• Objective: Deepen learners’ understanding of the historical and cultural context of dance styles.
• Skills: Research, critical thinking, and presentation.
• Activities:
o Presentation on the history and cultural significance of a specific dance style (e.g., African
traditional dance).
o Class discussion on how culture influences dance.
o Learners research a chosen dance style and present findings.
• Assessment: Short oral presentations and class participation.

Week 7: Dance Improvisation and Composition – Choreographic Patterns

• Objective: Introduce learners to choreographic principles and encourage them to create dance
patterns.
• Skills: Pattern creation, repetition, and collaborative choreography.
• Activities:
o Warm-up focusing on pattern-based movements.
o Group work: Create a dance pattern incorporating repetition and variation.
o Present group routines to the class and discuss the choreographic process.
• Assessment: Group performance evaluation focusing on creativity and application of patterns.

Week 8: Dance Performance – Refining Dance Skills

• Objective: Refine dance skills and prepare for a formal assessment.

• Skills: Precision, teamwork, and performance preparation.
• Activities:
 Warm-up exercises tailored to the group's needs.
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Rehearse and refine group performances with teacher feedback.
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Practice transitions, expressions, and synchronization.
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• Assessment: Teacher observation and informal feedback on refinement efforts.

Week 9: Dance Performance – Formal Practical Assessment (SBA Task 1)

• Objective: Assess learners’ mastery of dance techniques, choreography, and performance skills.
• Skills: Choreography, presentation, and technical execution.
• Activities:
o Learners perform group or individual routines.
o Teacher assesses performances using an SBA rubric (choreography, rhythm, creativity, and
teamwork).
• Assessment: Formal practical assessment using a standardized rubric.

Week 10: Reflection and Feedback

• Objective: Reflect on learning experiences and identify areas for improvement.

• Skills: Self-evaluation, critical thinking, and goal setting.
• Activities:
o Teacher-led discussion on performance outcomes.
o Learners complete a written reflection on their strengths, challenges, and areas for growth.
o Feedback on SBA performance and goal setting for the next term.
• Assessment: Reflection journal entries.

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Grade 9 Creative Arts (Dance) – Term 1 Lesson Plan

Following the ATP topics and SBA requirements, this lesson plan includes clearly defined objectives and
skills for each week.
Week 1: Dance Performance – Exploring Dance Styles

Objective: Develop an understanding of different dance styles and perform a basic routine incorporating
fundamental movements.
Skills: Style identification, movement control, and expression.
Activities:

• Warm-up: Cardiovascular exercises and dynamic stretching.

• Class discussion on different dance styles (jazz, contemporary, street dance, traditional dances).
• Watch videos showcasing selected dance genres.
• Teacher-led demonstration of basic steps from one style.
• Learners practice and perform a short routine.
Assessment: Observation of participation and ability to execute movements.

Week 2: Dance Performance – Posture, Core Strength, and Alignment

Objective: Improve posture, core engagement, and body alignment during dance routines.
Skills: Postural awareness, balance, and strength.
Activities:

• Warm-up with core-strengthening exercises (planks, sit-ups).

• Teacher demonstration on maintaining proper posture during dance moves.
• Learners practice dance movements focusing on core engagement and alignment.
• Reflection discussion on the importance of posture in dance.
Assessment: Observation during practice, feedback on alignment.

Week 3: Dance Theory and Literacy – Dance Elements

Objective: Analyze and apply the basic elements of dance (body, space, time, and energy).
Skills: Analysis of dance elements and practical application.
Activities:

• Discussion on the elements of dance and their significance.

• Learners identify elements in a short video performance.
• Practical exercise: Use body, space, time, and energy elements to create a short sequence.
Assessment: Written response on dance elements and observation during practice.

Week 4: Dance Improvisation and Composition – Spatial Awareness and Formations

Objective: Explore spatial formations and movement patterns in dance compositions.

Skills: Spatial awareness, choreography, and teamwork.
Activities:
 • Warm-up focusing on movement in different spatial directions.
• Teacher-led improvisation exercises using spatial pathways and formations.
• Group task: Create a short routine with deliberate spatial patterns.
Assessment: Performance evaluation based on creativity and spatial awareness.

Week 5: Dance Performance – Musicality and Movement Dynamics

Objective: Enhance learners' ability to interpret and respond to musical cues in dance.
Skills: Rhythm, timing, and dynamic expression.
Activities:

• Warm-up with rhythmic clapping exercises.

• Practice a simple routine emphasizing rhythm and dynamic changes.
• Partner activity: Create a dance pattern that responds to changes in music tempo and mood.
Assessment: Performance evaluation focusing on timing and musical interpretation.

Week 6: Dance Theory and Literacy – Dance Genres and Historical Context

Objective: Explore the evolution of a specific dance genre and its cultural impact.
Skills: Research, presentation, and critical thinking.
Activities:

• Teacher presentation on the history and evolution of a chosen dance genre (e.g., hip-hop or
kwaito).
• Learners research different genres and present their findings in small groups.
• Discussion on how societal trends have influenced dance styles.
Assessment: Group presentations and class discussion participation.

Week 7: Dance Improvisation and Composition – Choreographic Techniques

Objective: Apply choreographic techniques such as repetition, contrast, and unison in dance routines.
Skills: Creative composition, teamwork, and execution.
Activities:

• Warm-up focusing on movement creativity.

• Teacher demonstration of choreographic techniques.
• Group activity: Create a short sequence using at least two choreographic techniques.
• Present routines to the class.
Assessment: Peer and teacher feedback on creativity and composition.

Week 8: Dance Performance – Refining and Rehearsing Group Choreographies

Objective: Prepare for formal assessment by refining group dance routines.
Skills: Precision, teamwork, and performance skills.
Activities:

• Warm-up: Skill-specific exercises based on learners' needs.

• Rehearse group choreographies with teacher guidance and feedback.
• Focus on transitions, expressions, and technical refinement.
Assessment: Observation and informal feedback on improvement.

Week 9: Dance Performance – Formal Practical Assessment (SBA Task 1)

Objective: Demonstrate mastery of dance techniques, creativity, and performance skills in a formal
assessment.
Skills: Performance execution, choreography, and teamwork.
Activities:

• Learners perform prepared group or individual routines.

• Teacher assesses performances based on the SBA rubric (choreography, technique, creativity, and
presentation).
Assessment: Formal SBA practical assessment.

Week 10: Reflection and Feedback

Objective: Reflect on personal growth and performance during the term.

Skills: Self-assessment, critical thinking, and goal setting.
Activities:

• Teacher-led feedback session on SBA performance.

• Learners complete a written reflection on their strengths, challenges, and areas for improvement.
• Class discussion on goals for the next term.
Assessment: Reflection journal entries.