Dance: Key Stage 1 - Let's Move
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Zebra's lesson
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The final part of a unit based on the well-known picture book 'Greedy Zebra' by Mwenye Hadithi. Presented by Howard Ward.
Spots, stripes and a stitch in time
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3 of a unit exploring the well-known picture book 'Greedy Zebra' by Mwenye Hadithi. Presented by Howard Ward.
News travels fast
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of a unit exploring the well-known picture book 'Greedy Zebra' by Mwenye Hadithi. Presented by Howard Ward.
Time for change
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The first programme in a unit based on the well-known picture book 'Greedy Zebra' by Mwenye Hadithi. Presented by Howard Ward.
2. Monkey madness
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of a two-part unit exploring the story of Rama and Sita, a traditional story for Diwali.
1. Rama and Sita
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of a two-part unit exploring the story of Rama and Sita, a traditional story for Diwali.
Building together
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Diggers…hammers and drills…they're all in today's Let's Move as Justin Fletcher returns to the building site for another programme about construct...
4. Snow City
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The last of four dance sessions exploring aspects of the 'winter wonderland'.
3. Let's stay, or fly away
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The third of four dance sessions exploring aspects of the 'winter wonderland'.
2. Snowy days
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The second of four dance sessions exploring aspects of the 'winter wonderland'.
1. Busy bodies, cosy toes
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The first of four dance sessions exploring aspects of the 'winter wonderland'.
Episode 1
29 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The traditional story explored through dance.
Episode 3
28 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The traditional story explored through dance.
Episode 2
21 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The traditional story explored through dance.
3. Robin Hood
07 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The final programme of the unit is inspired by Robin Hood and his tussles with the Sheriff of Nottingham.
All pull together
15 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the final programme based on the story 'The rescue party' by Nick Butterworth the dances are based around the rescue of the rabbit who has fallen d...
Rabbit down the well!
08 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Fletcher returns with dances based on the story 'The rescue party'. Today disaster strikes as one of the park rabbits falls down a well.
Shapes in time
25 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Fletcher returns with Let's Move. Today he concludes a unit of programmes focusing on the basics of movement.
Get that beat, hands and feet
18 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Fletcher returns with Let's Move. The movements in today's programme are simple ones for hands and feet.
2. 'Happy Christmas to all!'
30 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Fletcher has the second of two programmes based on the famous poem ’Twas the night before Christmas’ by Clement Clarke Moore.
1. A sleigh full of toys
23 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Fletcher is looking forward to Christmas with the first of two dance sessions based on the famous poem ’Twas the night before Christmas’ by...
3. Autumn weather
16 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Justin’s dances in today’s programme are about falling leaves and breezy Autumn weather.
2. Animals in Autumn
09 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Fletcher has the second part of a unit about ‘Autumn’ and today’s dances are about animal behaviour in the Autumn.
1. Bonfire and fireworks!
02 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Fletcher returns with the first part of a unit about ‘Autumn’ and today he is looking forward to Bonfire Night.
Look what we found!
19 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Abi Eniola has the second of two programmes exploring the counting book ‘Handa’s Hen' by Eileen Browne
The hen hunt
12 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Abi Eniola has the first programme in a unit exploring the counting book ‘Handa’s Hen' by Eileen Browne
Save the whale!
05 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Fletcher has the final programme in a unit exploring the famous rhyming picture book 'The Snail and the Whale' by Julia Donaldson
Volcanoes and storms
28 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Fletcher has the second programme in a unit exploring the famous rhyming picture book 'The Snail and the Whale' by Julia Donaldson
Lift wanted around the world
21 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Fletcher has the first programme in a unit exploring the famous rhyming picture book 'The Snail and the Whale' by Julia Donaldson
3. A dragonfly hovers in the garden
11 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The final dance session about minibeasts is inspired by the movement of dragonflies.
2. Land, water, sky
24 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Primary Dance KS1: Let's Move. Summer holidays. In the second session Justin Fletcher is thinking about fun summer holidays activities - sand, beach b...
1. Get about!
17 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The summer is approaching and Justin Fletcher is thinking about where he'll go for his holidays in today's Let's Move.
To market, to market!
10 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Fletcher returns with Let's Move and another programme taking some well-known nursery rhymes as a starting point.
One man went to mow
03 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Some simple nursery rhymes provide the inspiration for today's Let's Move with Justin Fletcher.
Good foundations
13 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Fletcher has his hard hat and boots on to go down on the building site for a Let's Move about construction.
2. Safety first!
06 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
For today's dance session Justin Fletcher finds out about some more people who help us in the course of a typical day.
3. The Land of Sweets
03 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
There are sweets everywhere in Part 3 of 'The Nutcracker' with music by Tchaikovsky.
2. The battle with the Mouse King
26 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Events take a dramatic turn in the second episode of 'The Nutcracker'!
1. Christmas Eve
19 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of a unit exploring the story of 'The Nutcracker' with music by Tchaikovsky.
Time and chime
12 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Join Cat Sandion for the second programme exploring the theme of time through dance.
Tick tock!
05 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Join Cat Sandion for two programmes exploring the theme of time through dance.
2. Rustling leaves and Autumn dances
22 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Today's dance with Cat Sandion develops the Autumn theme. The leaves have fallen in the park, so now it's time to play!
1. Windy weather and falling leaves
15 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Join Cat Sandion for today's dance. Autumn is here…the weather is turning and the leaves are falling…
3. The Lion and the Mouse
08 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Join Cat Sandion for today's dance, which is inspired by the story of The Lion and the Mouse.
2. The Wind and the Sun
01 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Join Cat Sandion for today's dance, which is inspired by the story of The Wind and the Sun.
1. The Hare and the Tortoise
24 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Join Cat Sandion for today's dance, which is inspired by the story of The Hare and the Tortoise.
4. Indian dance
25 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The final session in this unit focuses on traditional dance steps from India - in particular from the northern state of Rajasthan.
3. Irish dance
18 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This unit's third session has simple dance steps inspired by traditional Irish dance - and in particular a straight posture with arms by the side. The...
2. Greek dance
11 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The second dance session has pupils exploring simple steps from traditional Greek dances - in particular the Greek circle dance called the Khastorias.
1. African dance
04 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The first dance session in this unit pupils learns simple steps from traditional dances from Senegal and The Gambia in Africa.
4. Circle dance
21 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Howard Ward has the final dance session exploring simple steps from British Folk Dance.
3. Patterns galore
14 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Howard Ward has another dance session exploring simple steps from British Folk Dance.
2. Meeting and greeting
07 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Howard Ward has the second dance session in this unit exploring British Folk Dance.
1. Busy feet
30 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Howard Ward has the first dance session exploring simple steps from British Folk Dance.
Busy streets
26 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Let's Move - Spring 2015 - Programme 10
Pavements and parks
19 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Let's Move - Spring 2015 - Programme 9
2. Turtles, dolphins and whales
12 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Cat Sandion is back with another programme about the different creatures of the sea. The focus today is on the little fish which dart through seaweed,...
1. Snapping claws and wriggling tentacles
05 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Join Cat Sandion for a dance session exploring some of the creatures of the sea. Today the children dance as snapping crabs and lobsters, wriggling oc...
3. Leopard is rescued
26 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Cat Sandion has the last dance session exploring life in the rainforest. Today the sloths, the ants and the Flying Dragon rescue Leopard from a hunter...
2. Flying Dragon searches for ants
12 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Cat Sandion has a second dance session exploring the rainforest. Today we dance as Flying Dragon - a type of flying reptile - gliding through the tree...
1. Sloth and Leopard
05 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Cat Sandion has the first of three sessions exploring life in the rainforest. Today she focuses on the sloth and the leopard, exploring how the sloth ...
3. Let's make a snowman!
29 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The final dance session in this winter unit. Today children have fun dancing together as they make a snowman.
2. Creatures in the snow
22 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In today's dance session the children move as creatures who love the cold and the snow.
1. Jack Frost
15 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The first of 3 dance sessions exploring a magical snow world where we meet a very mischievous character...Jack Frost!
Gifts for a King
05 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Dances inspired by the arrival of the three kings in Bethlehem. Presented by Katy Ashworth.
In search of Baby Jesus
05 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Moving as the three kings as they follow the star to Bethlehem. Presented by Katy Ashworth.
Autumn animals
05 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring movement inspired by animals as they prepare for winter. Presented by Katy Ashworth.
Autumn fireworks
05 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The children make dances inspired by the movement of fireworks. Presented by Katy Ashworth.
Autumn weather
05 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring the changing weather through dance. Presented by Katy Ashworth.
Autumn harvest
05 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The Autumn unit begins with the theme of harvest. Presented by Katy Ashworth.
Magic carpet ride to the North Pole
05 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Children explore a tropical island riding on board their magic carpets.
Magic carpet ride to a tropical island
05 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In the first programme children bring their carpet home and get ready for take-off. Presented by Katy Ashworth.
Clowning around
05 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Putting together some of the exaggerated moves from the first programme and creating a comic sequence in pairs. Presented by Katy Ashworth.
Juggling, stilts and tightropes
05 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Time to enjoy some exaggerated clown moves in the first programme of the new series. Presented by Katy Ashworth.
A present from the animals
05 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3 of 'The smartest giant in town' by Julia Donaldson.
George helps out
05 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of 'The smartest giant in town' by Julia Donaldson.
The smart new clothes
04 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of 'The smartest giant in town' by Julia Donaldson.
2. Digging for worms
04 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The second dance session about minibeats has movements inspired by worms in the garden.
1. Bees do the waggle dance
04 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The unit begins with a hive-jive based on the movements of bees. Presented by Nataylia Roni.
The elves are discovered
04 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Today we take part in the second episode of the story and the shoemaker is determined to find out who is helping him.
The smart new shoes
04 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The first part of the well-known fairy story about a shoemaker and some very obliging elves.
2. Meet the aliens!
04 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Nataylia Roni takes children on a second dance exploration of space...when they'll be meeting some aliens!
1. Journey to the moon
04 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Nataylia Roni takes children on a space exploration in this dance session...with a journey to the moon.
3. We're going on an Easter egg hunt
04 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Join Justin Fletcher for the last Easter dance - today inspired by an Easter egg hunt!
2. Boil it, beat it, toss it, eat it!
04 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Primary Dance KS1: Let's Move. Time to get on your feet and join Justin Fletcher for another dance session. Today his dance is inspired by all kinds o...
1. Whose egg is this?
04 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Fletcher has dances inspired by the theme of eggs. Today - animals that hatch from eggs.
Making things with wood
04 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Fletcher returns with Let's Move and in today's programme the dances are based on the many different things that can be done with wood.
The woodland comes to life
03 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Let's Move the dances are inspired by woodland life.
Animals in the park
03 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Fletcher returns with dances based on the story 'The rescue party'. Today we meet Percy the park keeper and the park animals.
1. Just one day
03 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
For today's dance session Justin Fletcher is thinking about all the different people who help us in the course of the day.
3. Everyone pulls together
02 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
More movement and dance with Justin Fletcher as he concludes the story of The Enormous Turnip.
2. A surprise in the garden
02 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
More movement and dnace with Justin Fletcher as he continues the story of The Enormous Turnip.
1. The magic seeds
02 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Fletcher is back with Let's Move…and something rather large appears to be growing in the garden.
2. The sword in the stone
02 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The young King Arthur is the inspiration for today's movement and dance programme presented by Justin Fletcher.
1. The dragon hunt
02 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Fletcher is on the trail of a very naughty dragon in the first programme of this unit inspired by all things medieval!
Spring celebrations
02 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Fletcher guides the listeners through putting together their complete Spring dance using movements inspired by the theme of opposites.
Wake up – it’s Spring
02 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is in the air as Justin Fletch returns with more dance ideas inspired by the theme of opposites.
2. Join the New Year parade
02 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Fletcher with more dance ideas inspired by the special food eaten at Chinese New Year.
1. Getting ready
02 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It's fire crackers and lanterns as Justin Fletcher finds out about the customs of Chinese New Year.
The robbers get a big fright
02 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Fletcher is back with another Let's Move. Today's programme is the last in a unit about the traditional story of a group of musical animals.