KS2 Dance Workshop: Romans

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1. Roman invasion - 2. Towns and buildings - 3. Customs and pastimes

Three dance sessions exploring the exciting KS2 History topic The Romans.

1. Roman invasion

1. Roman invasion

Exploring Roman military prowess, including making a 'testudo'.

2. Towns and buildings

2. Towns and buildings

Elegant arches and columns feature in the session - and creating Hadrian's Wall.

3. Customs and pastimes

3. Customs and pastimes

Exploring what Romans did with their spare time - including the gladiators.

The Romans

There are three dance sessions in this unit exploring a wide range of themes relating to the Romans. The first session covers Roman military prowess - including the formation of a 'testudo' or 'tortoise'. In the second session the elegant arches and columns of Roman buildings are at the fore. In the final session the dances cover what the Romans enjoyed in their spare time - including battles in the gladiator arena.

Resources

Teacher's Notes

Teacher's Notes

Download / print guidance on using the dance sessions in this unit (pdf)

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BBC Teach > School Radio > Dance > KS2: Dance Workshop > Romans

1. Roman invasion - 2. Towns and buildings - 3. Customs and pastimes