Forms of Dance: Meaning, Types, Notable Nigerian Dancers, Their Contributions to National Development and Dance Performance | Primary 6 (Basic 6) Second Term Week 4 Cultural and Creative Arts

FORMS OF DANCE: MEANING, TYPES, NOTABLE NIGERIAN DANCERS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND DANCE PERFORMANCE

CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS (CCA)

PRIMARY 6 – SECOND TERM – WEEK 4

THEME –  MUSIC 

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TOPIC – FORMS OF DANCE 

LEARNING 

1. Introduction

2. Meaning and Types of Dance

3. Notable Nigerian Dancers and Their Contributions to National Development

4. Dance Performance and Qualities of A Good Dance Performance

5. Weekly Assessment: Test Questions and Answers/Assignment

6. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

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

1. Explain the meaning of dance.

2. Explain the meaning of dance performance.

3. Identify and describe the different types (forms) of dance.

4. Mention at least five notable Nigerian dancers and state their contributions to national development.

5. Demonstrate a simple dance performance using correct rhythm, body coordination, and appropriate movements.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Pupils have previously learned about dance, traditional dance, rhythmic patterns, and music performance.

This lesson builds on that knowledge by introducing the different forms of dance, notable Nigerian dancers and their contributions, and the characteristics of a good dance performance.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Audio player or speakers

2. Traditional and contemporary music

3. Pictures or videos of different dance forms

4. Pictures of notable Nigerian dancers

5. Traditional dance costumes

6. Flashcards showing different dance types

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

Dance is an important part of Nigerian culture and is performed during festivals, ceremonies, celebrations, religious activities, and entertainment programmes. Nigeria has produced many talented dancers who have promoted the country’s culture both locally and internationally.

In this lesson, pupils will learn the meaning of dance, the different forms of dance, notable Nigerian dancers and their contributions to national development, and how to perform a simple dance using the correct rhythm, coordination, and confidence.

LESSON 1 – MEANING OF DANCE

Dance is the movement of the body, usually to music or rhythm, for the purpose of expression, communication, worship, entertainment, exercise, or celebration.

TYPES (FORMS) OF DANCE

The major forms of dance include:

1. Traditional Dance – Cultural dances performed during festivals, ceremonies, and celebrations.

2. Contemporary Dance – A modern style of dance that combines different dance techniques.

3. Ballet – A graceful and highly disciplined dance form performed with special techniques.

4. Hip-hop Dance – An energetic modern dance style often performed to hip-hop music.

5. Social Dance – Dances performed mainly for recreation and social gatherings.

6. Religious Dance – Dances performed during religious worship and ceremonies.

LESSON 2 – NOTABLE NIGERIAN DANCERS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS

1. Kafayat Shafau (Kaffy)

• Popular Nigerian dancer and choreographer.

• Promoted dance as a professional career.

• Trained many young dancers.

• Encouraged youth empowerment through dance.

2. Adedayo Liadi

• Founder of the Ijodee Dance Centre.

• Promotes Nigerian traditional dance and culture.

• Trains young dancers and performs internationally.

3. Don Flexx

• Nigerian dancer and dance instructor.

• Encourages young people to develop dance talents.

• Promotes creative arts through dance performances.

4. Poco Lee

• Popular Nigerian street dancer and entertainer.

• Promoted Nigerian street dance internationally.

• Inspired many youths to develop their dancing skills.

5. Izzy Odigie

• Nigerian dancer and choreographer.

• Promotes African dance and culture.

• Mentors young dancers through workshops and performances.

CONTRIBUTIONS OF DANCE TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Dance helps to:

1. Preserve Nigerian culture and traditions.

2. Promote national unity.

3. Provide employment opportunities.

4. Encourage tourism.

5. Entertain people.

6. Promote physical fitness and healthy living.

7. Discover and develop talents.

LESSON 3 – DANCE PERFORMANCE

Dance performance is the presentation of a dance before an audience to entertain, educate, communicate ideas, express emotions, celebrate culture, or mark special occasions. It involves dancers performing planned dance movements in rhythm with music or other sounds before spectators.

Characteristics of a Good Dance Performance

A good dance performance requires:

1. Proper Costume: Dancers should wear costumes that suit the type of dance and allow free movement.

2. Correct Rhythm and Timing: Dancers should move in time with the music and maintain a steady rhythm throughout the performance.

3. Good Body Coordination: Every part of the body should move smoothly and in harmony with the dance steps.

4. Appropriate Facial Expression: Dancers should use suitable facial expressions to communicate the mood and meaning of the dance.

5. Teamwork: Group dancers should cooperate, move together, and support one another to achieve a well-coordinated performance.

6. Confidence: Dancers should perform boldly without fear or shyness to engage the audience.

7. Respect for the Audience and Fellow Performers: Dancers should show good manners by respecting the audience, following instructions, and treating fellow performers with courtesy and cooperation.

WEEKLY ASSESSMENT: TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ASSIGNMENT 

A. Multiple Choice Questions

1. Dance is the _______.

A. movement of the body to music or rhythm

B. reading of a story

C. writing of poems

D. drawing of pictures

2. Which of the following is a traditional Nigerian dance?

A. Hip-hop

B. Atilogwu

C. Ballet

D. Salsa

3. Which Nigerian dancer is popularly known as Kaffy?

A. Poco Lee

B. Izzy Odigie

C. Don Flexx

D. Kafayat Shafau

4. Which of the following is a characteristic of a good dance performance?

A. Ignoring the music

B. Correct rhythm and timing

C. Talking while dancing

D. Wearing inappropriate costumes

5. One contribution of dance to national development is that it _______.

A. discourages tourism

B. destroys culture

C. promotes cultural heritage

D. reduces creativity

B. Fill in the Gaps

Use the following words to complete the sentences: coordination, confidence, costume, traditional, audience

6. A good dancer should wear the proper _______.

7. Dance helps to build _______ in performers.

8. _______ dance reflects the culture of a people.

9. A dance performance is presented before an _______.

10. Good body _______ makes dance movements smooth and attractive.

C. True or False

11. Dance can be used for entertainment and cultural celebrations. _______

12. Ballet is one of the forms of Traditional dance. _______

13. Proper costume is not important during a dance performance. _______

14. Teamwork is important in group dance performances. _______

15. Dance can promote tourism and national unity. _______

D. Match Column A with Column B.

Column A – Column B

16. Kafayat Shafau (Kaffy) – A. Modern energetic dance

17. Atilogwu – B. People watching a performance

18. Ballet – C. Traditional dance

19. Hip-hop – D. Popular Nigerian dancer

20. Audience – E. Graceful classical dance

ANSWER KEYS

1. A – Movement of the body to music or rhythm

2. B – Atilogwu

3. D – Kafayat Shafau

4. B – Correct rhythm and timing

5. C – Promotes cultural heritage

6. costume

7. confidence

8. traditional

9. audience

10. coordination

11. True

12. False

13. False

14. True

15. True

16. D – Popular Nigerian dancer

17. C – Traditional dance

18. E – Graceful classical dance

19. A – Modern energetic dance

20. B – People watching a performance

SUMMARY

In this lesson, pupils learned that dance is the rhythmic movement of the body to music or other sounds for expression, entertainment, worship, exercise, communication, and cultural celebration. They also learned that a dance performance is the presentation of a dance before an audience.

Pupils identified the major forms of dance, including traditional dance, contemporary dance, ballet, hip-hop dance, social dance, and religious dance. They also learned about notable Nigerian dancers such as Kafayat Shafau (Kaffy), Adedayo Liadi, Don Flexx, Poco Lee, and Izzy Odigie, and how they have contributed to youth empowerment, cultural promotion, talent development, and national growth.

Furthermore, pupils learned that dance contributes to national development by preserving culture, promoting unity, creating employment opportunities, encouraging tourism, developing talents, promoting physical fitness, and providing entertainment.

Finally, pupils learned that a good dance performance requires proper costume, correct rhythm and timing, good body coordination, appropriate facial expression, teamwork, confidence, and respect for the audience and fellow performers.

PRESENTATION

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

Step 1: Introduction – The teacher plays a piece of music and asks pupils to move their bodies to the rhythm. The teacher then asks what they were doing and introduces the topic Forms of Dance.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils dance to the music and explain that they were dancing.

Step 2: Meaning of Dance and Dance Performance – The teacher explains that:

• Dance is the rhythmic movement of the body to music or rhythm for expression, entertainment, worship, exercise, or celebration.

• Dance performance is the presentation of a dance before an audience.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils explain the meanings of dance and dance performance in their own words.

Step 3: Types (Forms) of Dance – The teacher explains the different forms of dance:

• Traditional dance

• Contemporary dance

• Ballet

• Hip-hop dance

• Social dance

• Religious dance

The teacher displays pictures or videos of each dance form.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils identify and describe the different forms of dance.

Step 4: Notable Nigerian Dancers and Their Contributions – The teacher introduces notable Nigerian dancers such as:

• Kafayat Shafau (Kaffy)

• Adedayo Liadi

• Don Flexx

• Poco Lee

• Izzy Odigie

The teacher explains how they have promoted Nigerian culture, empowered young people, developed talents, and contributed to national development.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mention the dancers and discuss their contributions.

Step 5: Dance Performance – The teacher explains the qualities of a good dance performance:

• Proper costume

• Correct rhythm and timing

• Good body coordination

• Appropriate facial expression

• Teamwork

• Confidence

• Respect for the audience and fellow performers

The teacher demonstrates simple dance steps.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils imitate the dance movements and practise the correct performance techniques.

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

• Group 1: Explain the meaning of dance and dance performance.

• Group 2: Identify and describe the different forms of dance.

• Group 3: Mention notable Nigerian dancers and explain their contributions to national development.

• Group 4: Perform a simple group dance, demonstrating proper rhythm, coordination, teamwork, and confidence.

Each group presents its work to the class.

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

Step 7: Lesson Summary – The teacher reviews the meaning of dance, dance performance, the forms of dance, notable Nigerian dancers, their contributions, and the characteristics of a good dance performance.

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

Step 8: Evaluation – The teacher asks oral and written questions and observes pupils during the dance performance.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer the evaluation questions and demonstrate a simple dance performance using correct rhythm, body coordination, teamwork, confidence, and appropriate facial expressions.

CONCLUSION

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

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LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. Explain the meaning of dance.

2. Explain the meaning of dance performance.

3. Identify and describe at least five forms of dance.

4. Mention at least five notable Nigerian dancers and state their contributions to national development.

5. State at least five importance of dance to individuals and the nation.

6. Demonstrate a simple dance performance using proper costume, correct rhythm and timing, good body coordination, appropriate facial expression, teamwork, confidence, and respect for the audience and fellow performers.