Dance in PE

In the grade 6 dance unit the students are discovering different types of dance ranging from modern hip hop, waltz, to swing dance. Students not only work on timing, balance, coordination, teamwork, and cooperation, but also learn how the tempo and speed of the song affects the dance. For waltz in particular, students learnt how do the same steps while altering their body movements and posture to match the music, while dancing to a modern pop song, classical music, and musical theatre melodies. In the video below, the students are waltzing in "musical theatre style" to Be Our Guest from Beauty and the Beast, which was a favourite as many of them participated or watched the musical earlier this year.