Seventh graders travel the world through dance, from ballet and flamenco to hip-hop and bharatanatyam, and match each style to the place and tradition it comes from.
Students will be able to…
Every culture has its own way of moving, shaped by its music and history. What dance styles come from around the world, and where did each begin?
Project this and match each dance style to where it comes from — tap a style, then tap its origin.
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Every culture has its own way of dancing, shaped by its music and history. What dance styles come from around the world, and where did each begin?
Students match each style to its origin.
Students connect styles to traits.
Students profile one style.
Students reflect on world dance.
Aligned to the National Core Arts Standards (Dance).
Compare dances from different cultures and explain their meaning.
Describe how dance movement is influenced by culture and community.
Compare recurring movement patterns across dance styles.
Explain how the meaning of a dance is shaped by its cultural context.
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Have students pick a world dance style, name its origin and traits, and try one basic movement, so world dance becomes something they explore. A printable world-dance worksheet is in The Arts library.
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