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 Let’s Go
Dancing
During this class you
will:
Intermediate
• Discuss different
types of dance.

• Plan a party with

your friends.

• Talk about the

swing dance era.
Warm-up
Share your thoughts.

- Do you like to dance? If so, where do you usually

go dancing? i sometimes dance in the gym
Warm-up
- What type of dance is traditional in your
country?

-What other types of dance can you think of?

Which one is your favorite?
And you can quote me…
Read and answer the questions.

“Everything in the universe has rhythm. Everything

And you
dances.”
-- Maya Angelou
can
(U.S. Poet/Author and Actress, 1928-2014)
quote
- What does this quote mean to you? me…
- Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not?

- Sometimes, things such as light or flames are described

as “dancing”. Why do you think this is? What other things
in the world appear to dance?
Speak your mind.
Share your thoughts and opinions.

Which is better: In my opinion I prefer to dance with friends,

because I dance badly and with my friends
are the most fun.
- Dancing with a partner or dancing with friends? Speak
- Folk dances or modern dances?
It depends, in the disco modern dances are better, but in cultural events
flok dance is better
your
- Dancing as an art form or dancing as a sport?

- Dancing to pop music or ballroom dancing?

mind.
Imagine that!
As a class, create a story.

Your best friend is celebrating his birthday next

week. He loves to dance. He asks you to organize
his birthday party. Imagine
Think about:
- Where will you have the party? that!
- What will you wear to the party?
- What type of music will be playing at the party?
Answer me this!
Take turns asking each other questions.

1. Have you ever had a formal dance lesson? Describe

it. Answer
2. Do you enjoy watching other people dance? Why or
why not? me this!
3. How important is dancing in your country?

4. What is your favorite music to dance to? Why?

5. Do you know any professional dancers or dancing

groups? If so, what is their lifestyle like?
Before you go!
Here’s some cultural fun:

Swing dance began in America during the 1920s,

Before you
and created an era of exciting dances. Swing
dance broke all the rules of common dance with go!
a free style. African American jazz music became
very popular during the 1920s and beyond. This
popularity with jazz influenced all styles of swing
dance.

- Discuss any other fun or interesting facts you know

about swing dancing.
- Do you know the history of a dance style from your
country? Talk about it.
- Do you know of any dances that are becoming
popular right now?
- How do you think music influences dance?
Wrap-up
Pick one question to discuss: Wrap-up
about today’s class?
1. What did you like most today?

2. What do you need to improve on?

3. What did you do well on today?

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