Let's Dance Around the World

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What does 'horizontal' mean?

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Level with the ground.

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What is 'los viejitos'?

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A dance where dancers wear masks and hold canes to look like old men.

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What does it mean to 'highlight' something?

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To call attention to something.

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What is 'limbo'?

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A competitive dance that originally came from West Africa.

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How does the author organize 'Let's Dance Around the World'?

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By talking about several types of dance.

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What is a 'curator'?

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A person who organizes and oversees a collection, often in a museum or gallery.

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What is 'tap dance'?

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A dance characterized by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor.

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What is 'tarantella'?

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A lively Italian folk dance characterized by quick steps and a fast tempo.

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What does 'foreground' mean in dance?

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The part of a scene that is closest to the viewer, often where the main action occurs.

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What is 'break dance'?

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A style of street dance that includes acrobatic moves and is often performed to hip-hop music.