A unit of four dance sessions exploring folk dances from around the globe.
1. African dance. audio
Pupils learn simple steps from traditional dances from Senegal and The Gambia in Africa.
2. Greek dance. audio
Pupils explore simple steps from traditional Greek dances - in particular the Greek circle dance called the Khastorias.
3. Irish dance. audio
Includes simple dance steps inspired by traditional Irish dance - straight posture with arms by the side.
4. Indian dance. audio
The final session focuses on dance steps from India - in particular from the northern state of Rajasthan.
Folk dance from around the world
In these four dance sessions children will have the chance to learn four new dances from different countries: Senegal and The Gambia, in West Africa; Greece; Ireland; and Northern India.
The dances are not always as they would be seen in their country of origin - they have been devised by dance experts in each field to suit the age-range for Let's Move. They use traditional movement and structure, which has been simplified to make it accessible to your children.
Some of the dances are individual, some are in groups, and the dance from Greece can be performed in groups or with the whole class.
Resources
Guidance on using the dance sessions in this unit with your group (pdf)
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British folk dance. collection
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Two dance sessions exploring the festival of Diwali and the story of Rama and Sita.
Chinese New Year. collection
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