Dance and Film Resource Pack

Lights. Camera. Movement.

The Dance and Film Resource Pack supports children to create their own short dance film — combining choreography, camera work and editing to tell a story through movement.

This pack guides pupils through the creative process of making dance for the screen, exploring how camera angles, framing, editing and music can transform choreography into a powerful cinematic experience.

Structured yet flexible, the materials provide a clear pathway while encouraging experimentation, collaboration and creative risk-taking.

What Will Pupils Create?

By the end of the project, pupils will create:

• A short dance film
• A choreographed sequence designed specifically for camera
• A collaboratively planned and edited screen-based performance

The focus is not just on filming dance — but on understanding how dance changes when created for film.

What’s Included?

This downloadable pack contains everything needed to deliver a six-session unit of work:

• Scheme of Work
• 6 Detailed Lesson Plans
• Film Key Steps Outline
• Film Flash Cards
• Film Top Tips
• Storyboard Template
• Links to Royalty Free Music
• Example Dance Film
• Movement Flash Cards

The storyboard template supports planning and sequencing, while the flash cards and top tips make technical filmmaking concepts accessible for primary-aged learners.

App Requirements

To edit the final film, you will need access to one of the following apps:

• iMovie
• FlexClip

The pack was primarily designed with iPads in mind, but can be adapted for other devices with suitable editing software.

Please ensure you can access one of the recommended apps before purchasing.

Who Is This For?

• Primary school teachers
• Dance artists working in education
• Schools exploring digital creativity
• Practitioners interested in screen-based performance

No advanced filmmaking experience is required — just imagination, curiosity and a willingness to explore.

The LEAP Creative Principles

As with all LEAP resources, this pack follows the LEAP Springboard approach:

• There is no right or wrong way to create
• Everything is an experiment
• Create first, make it better later
• Everyone is a teacher, everyone is a learner

These principles empower children to try ideas, refine their work and collaborate with confidence.

Ready to Make Dance for the Screen?

Download the Dance and Film Resource Pack and start creating dynamic, imaginative dance films with your pupils today.