D Day
Fun, pro-led D-Day workshops teach 1940s dance, WWII history, and wartime life.
Learn about The D Day Landing by taking part in a enjoyable historic dance workshop! 6th June.
Take part in our D Day Dance Workshop and learn about World War 2 and life in the 1940's using fast facts. The workshop showcases the music and dance styles of the 1940's and gives an insight into wartime life. The children will have so much fun dancing their way through the wartime that they wont realise that they are learning about this major part of British history.
This workshop is an excellent choice to compliment the teaching of World War 2 and could even be incorporated with a wartime themed none uniform day for ultimate realism. The children will have fun dancing through the wartimes and learning different dance moves from the genres of that time, such as Swing or Jive.
The focus of this workshop is around World War 2 and the music and dance of this era.
Whilst D-Day is the 6th June, this workshop can be booked throughout the year to accommodate your learning schedule.
Curriculum Topics
- Celebrations & Events
- History
- WW2
Availability
Who is this workshop suitable for?
EYFS/KS1/KS2/SEND
A great way to start movement coordination, rhythm and of course, having a lot of fun dancing to upbeat music and using props (where applicable) for EYFS children.
As your pupils' key stage increases, so does the duration and pace of the workshop, and we start to include some partner work and more choreography.
Our dance workshops can be delivered within a special educational needs setting, and our dance team works with the pupils' abilities, ensuring all involved learn and feel part of the session. This could, as an example, include focusing on arm movements if your pupils use wheelchairs or incorporating the chairs into the movement.
Structure of the Day
Half Day Workshops (Limited Availability):
Either a morning (09:00 to 11:45) or afternoon (13:00 to 15:00).
Ideal for 2 to 4 classes - Up to 4 sessions from 30 to 45 minutes.
Full Day Workshops
09:00 to 15:00.Ideal for 4 to 7 classes - Up to 7 sessions from 30 to 45 minutes.
Our multi-booking discount will be provided for 2 or more visits.
Suggested Session length:
15 - 20 minutes (Nursery)
30 minutes (Reception/KS1)
45 minutes - 60 minutes (KS2/KS3/KS4)
We can adjust the duration of the sessions to accommodate your school day, and we will provide timetable examples in the lead up to our visit.
Number of pupils per session:
Up to 30, this can be increased with staff support.
If you are a school with two or more forms, please let us know when you contact us. We will provide details and ideas on how everyone can participate.
Your school hall or gym becomes our dance studio for the day.
Learning Outcomes
We will set the scene at the start of each session by using fast facts or challenge questions linking to D Day and the 1940s.
Learn an age-appropriate dance routine inspired by our 1940s Swing Dance Workshops for Schools.
(Our delivery is adapted to the key stages we are dancing with and is broken down into manageable sections.)
Develop teamwork and confidence through creating and performing together.
(Not forgetting, having fun and learning a new skill)
Our Team
Our teaching team members come from diverse backgrounds and work with us due to their knowledge, teaching skills, and experience. We do not allocate our team based on their individual heritage. You can read more about our team on our about us page.
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