World Dances

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Arts
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4th Grade
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Ariel Arsac-Ellison
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 3 pts
De quel pays vient cette danse?
Le Mexique
L'Angleterre
La Chine
La France
Answer explanation
This form of dance utilizing elongated sleeves originated in China during the Zhou Dynasty and gained popularity during the Ming Dynasty. Over time, this dance form has gained more popularity and can now commonly be found in other countries. Water Sleeve is merely one form of dance amongst the many that are showcased in Chinese culture as theater and dance hold many popular traditions and rituals.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 3 pts
D'où vient cette danse?
Les États Unis
L'Allemagne
L'Inde
Le Japon
Answer explanation
German Schuhpattler:
The Schuhplattler is a traditional style of folk dance popular in the regions of Bavaria and Tyrol (southern Germany, Austria and the German speaking regions of northern Italy). In this dance, the performers stomp, clap and strike the soles of their shoes (Schuhe), thighs and knees with their hands held flat (platt).
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 3 pts
D'où vient cette danse?
Le Japon
La France
Le Vietnam
L'Inde
Answer explanation
Bharatanatyam is an Indian classical dance form that originated in Tamil Nadu. It is one of eight Indian classical dance forms recognized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, and expresses South Indian religious themes and spiritual ideas, particularly of Shaivism and in general of Hinduism.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 3 pts
D'où vient cette danse?
Le Mexique
Le Portugal
Le Brésil
La Suède
Answer explanation
"El Son de la Negra" is a Mexican folk song, originally from Tepic, Nayarit, best known from an adaptation by Jaliscian musical composer Blas Galindo in 1940 for his suite Sones de mariachi. It is commonly referred to as the "second national anthem of Mexico."
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 3 pts
D'où vient cette danse?
L'Uruguay
La France
La Chine
L'Ukraine
Answer explanation
Ukrainian Hopak
The Hopak is the most well-known and probably the most awe-inspiring of all traditional Ukrainian dances. While dancing the Hopak, Kozaks practiced the basic elements of a fight – speed, powerful kicks, and cuffs, special stands, and tactics. Of course, the art of the Hopak was for men only. Nowadays, the Hopak is danced by both men and women, but men usually play the main role in this dance.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 3 pts
D'où vient cette danse?
L'Irelande
Les États Unis
Le Japon
L'Espagne
Answer explanation
Riverdance
Irish dance or Irish dancing is traditional Gaelic or Celtic dance forms that originated in Ireland. It can be performed as a solo or in groups of up to twenty or more trained dancers. In Ireland, Irish dance is part of social dancing or may be for formal performances and competitions.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 3 pts
De quel pays vient cette danse?
Le Peru
Le Danemark
L'Afrique du Sud
Iran
Answer explanation
Zulu Dance
Traditional Zulu dancing is an important part of the Zulu culture. Dancing is usually performed during a traditional Zulu ceremony, and is accompanied by vibrant singing and sometimes the beating of drums. Zulu dancing is something quite spectacular, especially when the men and women are fully dressed in their traditional attire.
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