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Introduction
In the unit 'Dance activities' # has focused on popular dance styles of different eras. ^ has explored a range of dances, using step and gesture patterns, body shapes, contact work, and contrasts in dynamic and rhythmic patterning. ^ has learnt more about both the dance styles and the accompanying music. In dance as a whole, # needs to think about how to use ~ movements to explore and communicate ~ ideas and issues, and ~ own feelings and thoughts. As ^ worked, ^ developed an increased awareness of the historical and cultural origins of different dances.
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Developing
Section 1: Acquiring and developing skills

^ is able to perform dance steps and action patterns in response to a range of dance styles.
^ has shown an awareness of the music's rhythm and phrasing when improvising ~ own dances.
^ has performed ~ movement patterns effectively with a partner.

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Applying
Section 2: Selecting and applying skills, tactics and compositional ideas

^ has created ~ own motifs that showed ~ dance idea.
^ knows how to choose and develop ~ material to create ~ own dances.
^ understands the patterns and forms in specific dance styles.
^ is able to perform dances with sensitivity to the accompaniment, showing ~ awareness of the style.

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Understanding
Section 3: Knowledge and understanding of fitness and health

^ understands the importance of warming up and cooling down.
^ has recognised that different dance activities make different demands on ~ body in terms of strength, suppleness and stamina.

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Evaluating
Section 4: Evaluating and improving performance

# can use the appropriate language to describe, interpret and evaluate ~ own and others' work.
^ has described the basic characteristics of different dance styles. In addition, ^ has shown an understanding of their social, historical and cultural contexts.
^ is able to suggest ~ own ideas on way ^ could improve ~ technique and compositions.

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Comment 6

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