Primary PE, School Sport and Physical Activity (PESSPA) should build confidence, capability, and creativity in every child. But for many schools, dance is the part of the PE curriculum that gets skipped, shortened, or silently dreaded. Not because it's unimportant, but because it's unfamiliar.
If your team lacks confidence in delivering dance, you're not alone.
That's exactly why we worked with PE and dance expert Fiona Ellis to create a new CPD course: Enhancing Primary PE Through Dance - a flexible, fully online programme that equips all educators (not just the dancers!) to deliver fun, inclusive, and curriculum-aligned dance lessons.
Why dance matters more than ever
Dance develops more than just movement. It strengthens:
Coordination and control
- Emotional expression and creativity
- Collaboration and confidence
- Cultural appreciation and musicality
And it's fully embedded in the National Curriculum - yet often overlooked due to time, training, or confidence gaps.
The challenge for teachers
Most primary teachers don’t receive in-depth PE or dance training. Many feel unsure how to:
Plan or structure progressive dance units
- Include reluctant or less confident pupils
- Show progression or assess effectively
- Teach creatively without needing to "perform"
The solution: Practical CPD that empowers
Enhancing Primary PE Through Dance was designed to remove those barriers.
You'll get:
- Step-by-step guidance on planning and delivery
- Real-world videos and examples from experienced educators
- Strategies to make dance accessible for all abilities
- Assessment ideas and lesson outcomes that align with curriculum goals
Plus, you can sample the course for free with our bite-sized mini-course - no commitment, just real value.
What you'll gain
- Confidence to deliver dance in any setting
- A deeper understanding of how dance supports wider learning
- Practical, ready-to-use ideas that slot into your curriculum immediately
- CPD that fits around your schedule
Ready to bring more creativity and confidence to PE?
Try the free mini course now or unlock the whole course and start delivering brilliant dance today: