Daydream Education’s Dance Dictionary poster is a colourful and engaging wall chart designed to support pupils in understanding and using key dance terminology. The poster presents a wide range of commonly used terms that relate to choreography, performance and movement analysis, helping students develop a shared and accurate dance vocabulary.

Using clear, accessible definitions, the poster explains essential concepts such as ABA form, motif, phrase, canon, unison, question and answer, transition, copying and mirroring, supporting students as they describe how dances are structured and developed. It also includes terminology linked to movement quality and performance, such as body tension, bound flow, free flow and isolation, helping learners articulate how movement is performed, not just what is performed.

The poster further supports spatial and group awareness through terms including facings, floor patterns, canon and unison, alongside choreographic and interpersonal concepts such as relationships, resilience and copying, enabling students to discuss collaboration, focus and intent within dance works.

Bright, full-colour visuals and simple diagrams support visual learners and help clarify movement-related terminology. Designed in a large A1 format, the poster is highly readable from across the room and works as a practical reference during choreography tasks, rehearsals and performance reflection.

Aligned closely with dance syllabus terminology, the Dance Dictionary poster supports classroom teaching, revision and practical learning by reinforcing consistent language across planning, performance and evaluation. It is an essential resource for building dance literacy and confidence in dance education.

Perfect for:

• Teachers
• School pupils
• Home-schooling parents

Versatile Usage:

• As a teaching aid in classrooms
• As a revision summary at home

📏 Specifications:

• Dimensions: A1 Poster (840mm x 594mm)
• Material: High-quality 170 GSM gloss paper with 70-micron laminated finish

Key Features:

• 🌈 Colourful & Engaging: Captures attention and boosts interest
• 💡 Improve Understanding: Simplifies complex topics
• 🎓 Curriculum-Based: Designed to align with educational standards
• 🌳 Eco-Friendly: Printed on FSC-certified paper

Our posters are laminated for durability, providing a water-resistant, anti-tear finish that’s easy to clean and built to last.

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Important Update on Lamination:

We are transitioning to a new, thinner lamination as part of our supplier’s commitment to sustainable and cost-effective production. While you may receive a mix of older and newer laminations during this period, rest assured that both versions maintain the same high-quality standard you expect from Daydream Education.

We appreciate your feedback on the updated lamination to help us refine this change. Feel free to share your thoughts—we value your input!

Thank you for supporting our move towards more sustainable practices.