UNIT 5. DANCING AROUND THE WORLD

Introduction

What is your favourite dance from your country? How was it like to play?

Every country has different dances.  

You have been learning about dances around the world in the class. Let's put it into practice!

ARE YOU READY?

 

Task

In this webquest, you will visit the following websites regarding  different styles of cultural dance we have practised. 

Read the necessary content to answer each question below. After visiting each of the websites, answer each question listed below the website in complete sentences. 

ENJOY AND GOOD LUCK! 

 

Process

I. American Dance Style

Go to the following site and read the web page.

www.powwows.com/category/articles/powwow/dancing/

1)   Name at least 3 American dance styles.

2)   What is the most popular style?

3)   What is a Pow Wow?

II.     African Dance

 Go to the following site and read the web page.

http://www.afrotonic.com.au/performances.htm     

4)   Name at least 3 African dance styles

5)   How can you compare the traditional African dance styles to today's dance styles?

6) What parts of the body are typically used in the dance?

III. Europe, Asia and Oceania Dance

https://www.pettitts.co.uk/blog/dance-styles-from-around-the-world

8) Name at least 3 European dance styles

9) Name at least 3 Asian dance styles

10) Name at least 3 Oceania dance styles

 

Evaluation

YOU CAN GET 1 POINT PER QUESTION. 

THE TOTAL QUESTIONNAIRE IS 10% OF THE UNIT

Conclusion

Great job! 

You've all successfully learned about cultures related to dances around the world.

 

TO FINISH, ENJOY WITH THIS VIDEO DANCING AROUND THE WORLD.

WHEN THE MUSIC PLAYS, FOLLOW THE DANCE!

WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS, FREEZE ! 

 

Credits

This webquest has been made by Alvaro Jesus Arévalo, P.E teacher.