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By Werner Verwer and Javier Parrilla, primary PSPE Teachers; picture generated by AI (Gemini)
Dance continues to play an important role in Physical Education and is a powerful tool to support physical development, personal growth, and cultural understanding.Through a variety of dance styles, students build coordination, strength, flexibility, and rhythm while enjoying creative movement.
Storytelling, celebration & community life
African dance is an important part of many African cultures and is closely connected to storytelling, celebration, communication, and community life. Through this unit, students develop curiosity as they explore how movement and rhythm can express meaning and emotion. They learn that dance is not only a physical activity, but also a way of sharing traditions, values, and identity.
IB Learner Profiles
This activity also supports a variety of IB Learner Profiles by encouraging students to be open-minded as they appreciate a different culture, risk-takers as they try new and unfamiliar movements, and communicators as they work together to perform dances in groups. The experience also help them become more balanced, combining physical activity with cultural learning.
Learning about yourself and the world
Overall, dance provides a joyful and engaging learning experience within Primary PSPE. It supports holistic education by bringing together physical development, cultural awareness, and personal growth, while reflecting our school’s core values of curiosity, compassion & connection. Through movement, students learn not only about dance, but also about themselves, others, and the wider world.
We look forward to continuing to use dance as a fun and meaningful way to keep students active, creative, and engaged in PSPE.