Dance: Meaning and Importance of Dance, and Dance Performance | Primary 4 (Basic 4) Third Term Week 8 Cultural and Creative Arts

DANCE: MEANING AND IMPORTANCE OF DANCE AND DANCE PERFORMANCE

CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS (CCA)

PRIMARY 4 – THIRD TERM – WEEK 8

THEME –  MUSIC 

PREVIOUS LESSON – Drama and Theatre: Meaning, Differences Between Drama and Theatre, and Drama Presentation | Primary 4 (Basic 4) Third Term Week 6 Cultural and Creative Arts

TOPIC – DANCE 

LEARNING 

1. Introduction

2. Meaning, Types and Importance of Dance

3. Dance Performance: Requirements, Steps and Quality of a Good Dancers

4. Weekly Assessment: Test Questions and Answers/Assignment

5. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of dance.

2. State at least five importance of dance.

3. Identify the types of dance.

4. Explain the meaning of dance performance.

5. Participate in a simple dance performance.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Pupils have previously learned about basic movements in dance, such as walking, running, jumping, hopping, skipping, bending, stretching, turning, clapping, and swaying.

This lesson builds on that knowledge by teaching pupils the meaning and importance of dance, the types of dance, and how to take part in a dance performance.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Drum or other musical instruments

2. Audio player with music

3. Pictures or charts of different dance types

4. Traditional dance costumes (or pictures)

5. Flashcards showing dance movements

6. Open space or school hall for dance practice

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

People dance during weddings, festivals, religious celebrations, cultural events, and school activities. Dancing helps people express joy, celebrate special occasions, exercise their bodies, and preserve their culture.

In this lesson, pupils will learn the meaning of dance, the importance of dance, the different types of dance, and how to participate in a simple dance performance.

LESSON 1 – MEANING OF DANCE

Dance is the rhythmic movement of the body to music, songs, or drum beats to express feelings, tell stories, celebrate events, worship, or entertain people.

Dance is an important part of Nigerian culture and is performed during festivals, ceremonies, celebrations, and other social events.

IMPORTANCE OF DANCE

Dance is important because it:

1. Provides entertainment.

2. Preserves Nigerian culture and traditions.

3. Promotes physical fitness and good health.

4. Expresses feelings and emotions.

5. Builds self-confidence.

6. Encourages teamwork and cooperation.

7. Promotes unity and friendship.

8. Develops body coordination and balance.

9. Creates employment for dancers and entertainers.

10. Celebrates important occasions such as weddings, festivals, and cultural events.

TYPES OF DANCE

1. Traditional Dance – Traditional dance is a dance passed down from one generation to another. It shows the traditions and customs of a community.

Example: Bata Dance, Atilogwu Dance.

2. Cultural Dance – Cultural dance is a dance performed to show and preserve the culture of a people.

Example: Ekombi Dance, Swange Dance.

3. Modern Dance – Modern dance is a dance performed to modern music. It is popular among young people.

Example: Hip-hop.

4. Religious Dance – Religious dance is a dance performed during worship or religious celebrations.

Example: Church praise dance.

5. Social Dance – Social dance is a dance performed for fun during social events and celebrations.

Example: Wedding dance, birthday party dance.

LESSON 3 – DANCE PERFORMANCE

A dance performance is the presentation of a dance before an audience using coordinated body movements, music, costumes, facial expressions, and appropriate dance steps.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A GOOD DANCE PERFORMANCE

1. Trained dancers

2. Suitable music or drum beats

3. Appropriate costumes

4. Musical instruments

5. Stage or performance area

6. Audience

7. Good coordination and teamwork

STEPS IN A DANCE PERFORMANCE

1. Choose the type of dance.

2. Select suitable music or drum beats.

3. Arrange the dancers.

4. Wear appropriate costumes.

5. Practise the dance steps.

6. Perform confidently before the audience.

7. Appreciate or greet the audience after the performance.

QUALITIES OF A GOOD DANCE PERFORMANCE

1. Good rhythm

2. Proper coordination

3. Confidence

4. Correct body movements

5. Attractive costumes

6. Good facial expressions

7. Cooperation among dancers

8. Respect for the audience

LESSON 3 – WEEKLY ASSESSMENT: TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ASSIGNMENT 

A. Multiple Choice Questions

1. Dance is the rhythmic movement of the body to ______.

A. books

B. food

C. water

D. music

2. Which of the following is a type of dance?

A. Reading

B. Swimming

C. Traditional dance

D. Writing

3. Dance helps to ______.

A. spoil book

B. entertain people

C. waste water

D. damage property

4. Which type of dance is performed during worship?

A. Religious dance

B. Modern dance

C. Social dance

D. Cultural dance

5. A dance performance is a dance presented before ______.

A. an audience

B. a teacher only

C. a driver

D. a farmer

B. Fill in the Gaps

Complete the sentences using the words in the box: performance, music, audience, culture, traditional

6. Dance is performed to ______.

7. A dance ______ is presented before people.

8. ______ dance is passed from one generation to another.

9. Dance helps to preserve our ______.

10. People who watch a dance are called the ______.

C. True or False

11. Dance promotes physical fitness. ______

12. Modern dance is performed to traditional music. ______

13. Social dance is performed during celebrations. ______

14. Dance helps to preserve culture. ______

15. Dance cannot be used for entertainment. ______

D. Match Column A with Column B.

Column A – Column B

16. Traditional dance – A. Performed during worship

17. Religious dance – B. Performed at parties and celebrations

18. Social dance – C. Passed from one generation to another

19. Modern dance – D. Performed to modern music

20. Dance Performance – E. Dance presented before an audience

ANSWER KEYS

1. D – Music

2. C – Traditional dance

3. B – Entertain people

4. A – Religious dance

4. A – An audience

6. music

7. performance

8. traditional

9. culture

10. audience

11. True

12. False

13. True

14. True

16. False

16. C – Passed from one generation to another

17. A – Performed during worship

18. B – Performed at parties and celebrations

19. D – Performed to modern music

20. E – Dance presented before an audience

SUMMARY

In this lesson, pupils learned that dance is the rhythmic movement of the body to music or drum beats to express feelings, celebrate events, entertain people, and communicate ideas.

Pupils also learned the importance of dance, including promoting physical fitness, preserving culture, providing entertainment, building self-confidence, encouraging teamwork, and celebrating special occasions.

Furthermore, pupils identified the types of dance, namely traditional dance, cultural dance, modern dance, religious dance, and social dance.

Finally, pupils learned that a dance performance is the presentation of a dance before an audience using coordinated body movements, music, costumes, and proper dance steps. They also participated in a simple dance performance and appreciated the value of dance in everyday li fe.

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction – The teacher asks pupils to mention occasions where they have seen people dancing, such as weddings, cultural festivals, church services, school events, or birthday parties.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mention different occasions where people dance and share their experiences.

Step 2: Meaning of Dance – The teacher explains the meaning of dance as the rhythmic movement of the body to music or drum beats.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils explain the meaning of dance in their own words.

Step 3: Importance of Dance – The teacher discusses the importance of dance, such as entertainment, physical fitness, cultural preservation, self-confidence, teamwork, and celebration.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mention the importance of dance and explain why people dance.

Step 4: Types of Dance – The teacher explains the different types of dance:

• Traditional dance

• Cultural dance

• Modern dance

• Religious dance

• Social dance

The teacher shows pictures or videos of the different dance types where available.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils identify the different types of dance and give examples.

Step 5: Dance Performance – The teacher demonstrates simple dance movements and guides pupils to perform a short dance using music or drum beats.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils practise the dance steps and participate in a simple dance performance.

Step 6: Group Activity – The teacher divides the class into four groups and assigns the following activities:

• Group 1: Explain the meaning of dance.

• Group 2: State the importance of dance.

• Group 3: Identify the types of dance and give examples.

• Group 4: Present a simple dance performance before the class.

Each group presents its work to the class.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils discuss, demonstrate, and present their group activities.

Step 7: Lesson Summary – The teacher reviews the meaning of dance, the importance of dance, the types of dance, and the meaning of dance performance.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer oral questions and summarise the lesson.

Step 8: Evaluation – The teacher asks oral and written questions to assess pupils’ understanding of the lesson.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer the evaluation questions and actively participate in the dance performance.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

NEXT LESSON

Mode of Greeting: Meaning and Modes of Greeting in Nigeria, Occasions for Greeting, Benefits of Greeting and Greeting Styles of Different Tribes in Nigeria | Primary 4 (Basic 4) Third Term Week 9 Cultural and Creative Arts

LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. Explain the meaning of dance.

2. State at least five importance of dance.

3. Mention five types of dance.

4. Explain the meaning of dance performance.

5. Participate in a simple dance performance.