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Autumn Jazz Moves

Lesson Plan

Autumn Jazz Moves

Develop jazz dance skills

In this lesson, students will explore jazz dance techniques with a seasonal twist, focusing on the energy and vibrancy of autumn. This lesson is important as it combines physical activity with creative expression, helping students develop coordination, rhythm, and confidence in their dance abilities.

Audience

Achievers (ages 9-10)

Time

1 hour

Approach

Develop jazz dance skills

Materials

Music player, Jazz music playlist, Open space for dancing, Discussion guide, and Reflection worksheet

Step 1

Introduction and Warm-up

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief introduction to jazz dance and its characteristics.
  • Discuss the theme of autumn and how it can be expressed through dance.
  • Lead a warm-up session with stretching exercises to prepare the body for dancing.

Step 2

Main Activity: Jazz Dance Routine

35 mins

  • Teach students a simple jazz dance routine that incorporates movements inspired by autumn (e.g., falling leaves, wind).
  • Break down the routine into manageable sections, demonstrating each part before having students practice.
  • Encourage students to express themselves and add their own flair to the routine.

Step 3

Cool-down and Reflection

10 mins

  • Lead a cool-down session with gentle stretching to relax the muscles.
  • Facilitate a discussion using the provided guide to reflect on the dance experience and the autumn theme.
  • Distribute the reflection worksheet for students to complete, capturing their thoughts and feelings about the lesson.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points of the lesson and highlight students' achievements.
  • Encourage students to practice the routine at home and think about other seasonal themes they could explore through dance.
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Discussion

Autumn Jazz Discussion

A guided discussion to help students reflect on their jazz dance experience and the autumn theme.

What did you enjoy most about the jazz dance routine?

Encourage students to think about specific movements or parts of the routine they found fun or challenging.







How did the autumn theme influence your dance movements?

Discuss how elements like falling leaves or wind can be represented through dance.







What other seasonal themes could be expressed through dance?

Invite students to brainstorm other themes and how they might be represented in dance.







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Worksheet

Autumn Jazz Reflection Worksheet

A worksheet for students to reflect on their experience with the jazz dance routine and the autumn theme.

Describe your favorite part of the jazz dance routine.








How did you incorporate the autumn theme into your dance?








What new dance skills did you learn today?








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