Back to Curriculum

EYFS Dance Progression Map

Dance Skills

Foundation Stage

Expressive art and design in EYFS:

Explore and engage in music making and dance, performing solo or in groups.

Listen attentively, move to and talk about music, expressing their feelings and responses.

Physical development in EYFS:

Progress towards a more fluent style of moving, with developing control and grace.

Physical development ELG:

Negotiate space safely, with consideration for themselves and others.

Demonstrate strength, balance, and coordination.

Move energetically, such as running, jumping, dancing.

Being imaginative and expressive ELG:

Try to move in time to music.