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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cultural and Historical Meaning: Little Johnny Brown

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Young scholars perform a folk dance and discuss its cultural and historical meanings. They review the dance and perform it, beginning with four individuals who dance with confidence right from the start.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Folk Dances of Eastern Europe

For Teachers 1st - 9th
Students experience folk dance as a form of expressive art, and appreciate the rich cultural heritage of Eastern Europe.
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Handout
Other

Cambridge Univ. English Country Dance Club: Elements of English Country Dance

For Students 9th - 10th
A glossary of terms assocated with English country dances.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Folk Dancing Fun

For Teachers 1st
Learn about different cultures through dance.
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Article
Other

Flamenco From Andalusia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief introduction to the flamenco, a dance from southern Spain. Includes terms and history of the dance.
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Handout
Other

Elements of English Country Dance

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains list of English Country Dances steps with instructions on how to dance.
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Website
Other

Set Dancing News: The Web Site for Irish Set Dancers

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Irish Set Dancing News includes a description of Irish set dancing, set dancing news, anthology, and workshops. Also links to other Irish dance information.
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Website
Other

Ifduc: International Folk Dance

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains link to related news groups, music sources, dance groups, and links to folk dance information.