DDMIX resources for schools
DDMIX resources for schools
Get ready to dance with DDMIX’s free resources for schools!
DDMIX (Diverse Dance Mix), founded by Dame Darcey Bussell DBE, provide activities and resources for EYFS (Early Year Foundation Stage), KS1 and KS2. The DDMIX for Schools programme is a series of lesson plans, videos, audios and resources for teachers to use support positive mental health through movement and creativity.
The lessons give children the chance to move their body in an inclusive environment, bringing many benefits including boosting their physical and mental wellbeing.
What's on this page:
- Dance lesson plans for year groups from EYFS to Year 6
- Extra DDMIX resources, including DDMIX Daily videos, Plug and Play, and Online Training
- FAQs
Dance lesson plans for year groups (early years to 11 year olds)
Have a look at our free dance activities, resources and PE lesson plans for your Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) class.
Dance activities for EYFS
Explore our free dance activities, resources and PE lesson plans for your Reception (P1) class.
Dance activities for Reception
Discover our free dance activities, resources and PE lesson plans for your Year 1 (P2) class.
Dance activities for Year 1
Have a look at our free dance activities, resources and PE lesson plans for your Year 2 (P3) class.
Dance activities for Year 2
Explore our free dance activities, resources and PE lesson plans for your Year 3 (P4) class.
Dance activities for Year 3
Take a look at our free dance activities, resources and PE lesson plans for your Year 4 (P5) class.
Dance activities for Year 4
Discover our free dance activities, resources and PE lesson plans for your Year 5 (P6) class.
Dance activities for Year 5
Have a look at our free dance activities, resources and PE lesson plans for your Year 6 (P7) class.
Dance activities for Year 6Extra DDMIX resources
The Plug & Play videos are great energy boosters at any point in the school day! Use them in the morning or to fill a break between lessons and lift everyone's mood.
Explore the Plug and Play videos
DDMIX's online training includes a series of videos aimed to give you the tools and confidence you need to deliver dance fitness lessons.
Take a look at the online training
What is DDMIX?
Founded by Dame Darcey Bussell DBE, DDMIX is a dance programme that encourages children and young people to get moving in every lesson. The lessons give children the chance to move their body in an inclusive environment, bringing many benefits including boosting their physical and mental wellbeing.
Who are the DDMIX resources for?
DDMIX's dance resources are for any teacher who works with primary school children. There are lesson plans aimed at each year group and videos you can follow along with.
Why is Place2Be now hosting DDMIX resources?
We’re delighted that DDMIX has handed over its schools programme to Place2Be so we can promote their fantastic dance resources to support positive mental health through movement and creativity.
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