As the Subject Association for Dance, we are here to help you with all your dance teaching needs, whether you're a trainee teacher, a primary/secondary teacher or a freelancer.
To celebrate the start of a new term, we have launched a series of new resources, including terminology posters, three brand new primary schemes of work and other exciting resources to support you to deliver high quality dance in schools and help save you time!
If you want to access the full range of our resources, become a One Dance UK member today!
Free resources
Dance Games
A selection of engaging activities designed to get pupils moving, creating and having fun in your dance lessons.
Dance Lesson Plan (ages 5-6 years)
This lesson plan is the first in a series of seven that have been designed to introduce and develop dance-specific knowledge and skills. This scheme focuses on the topic of ‘Actions’ and consists of detailed lesson plans, PowerPoints and music suggestions.
What is Dance? CPD for Dance Teachers
An introduction to the raw ingredients of dance: Action, Space, Dynamics, Relationships.
Dance Lesson Plans and Schemes of Learning
Each Scheme of Learning includes:
- PowerPoints
- A framework
- Music suggestions
Want to learn more about Simply Dance Schemes of Learning? We held a webinar with dance education expert Claire Pring who wrote the schemes in collaboration with One Dance UK. Members can watch the recording via the link below.
Dance Teacher Starter Kit
Dance Games: A selection of engaging activities designed to get pupils moving, creating and having fun in your dance lessons.
Spotting Excellence in Dance: This resource outlines what talent and excellence may look like in children and young people and provides signposts to opportunities that will challenge pupils to develop their dance skills.
Dynamic words: A bank of words to use when teaching dynamics in dance.
Action words: A bank of words to use exploring actions in dance.
Posters: A series of 10 posters cover a selection of key components and terminology in dance. Share them digitally with your pupils or print and display them in your studio or classroom.
Discounted membership for Trainee teachers!
Trainee teachers on a PGCE or SCITT course can now access an exclusive discount on our Teacher Membership package for their ITT year. Only £35 for a year!
As part of your membership you will receive access to specialist dance subject advice and support, teaching resources including our brand new Starter Kit and primary schemes of learning, discounted CPD tailor-made for your setting and our online CPD Snippets series. PLUS all the other One Dance UK member benefits!
Bitesize On-Demand Learning
CPD Snippets for Dance Teachers
This bitesize programme of learning for dance teachers follows six sessions which cover the foundations of teaching dance in an education setting, and can be applied to the full age range. As a new academic year approaches, now is the time to refresh your knowledge!
Images: Linden Dance by Dani Bower for One Dance UK