Dance Around the World - America

What is a powwow?

• A traditional Native American dance

• A special event where thousands of people come to enjoy music and dance

• A type of costume

• A feather headdress

What do powwow dancers try to do as they move to the beat of a drum?

• Sing loudly

• Move their bodies in perfect time to the drumming

• Wear feather headdresses

• Form a big circle

What does the circle formed at the start of the powwow show?

• The circle shows that no person is above another, and everyone is equal.

• The circle represents the four seasons.

• The circle symbolizes the sun rising in the east.

• The circle marks the beginning of the dance.

What are the women's dresses made out of?

• Buckskin

• Cotton

• Silk

• Wool

What do the men wear on their heads during the powwow?

• Brightly coloured feather headdresses

• Cowboy hats

• Baseball caps

• Woolen beanies

What was the original purpose of the coup stick?

• The coup stick was originally a small stick carried into battle by a warrior.

• The coup stick was used for ceremonial dances only.

• The coup stick was a tool for hunting animals.

• The coup stick was used to mark territory boundaries.

What is the traditional dance of Spain mentioned in the passage?

• Kathakali

• Flamenco

• Ballet

• Salsa

Spain: What instrument is commonly used to play music for the flamenco dance?

• Piano

• Guitar

• Violin

• Drum

Spain: Flamenco dancers stamp the floor with the heels of their _____?

• shoes

• hands

• hats

• books

Flamenco dancing is very energetic and the dancers’ feet move as fast as raindrops pattering on a window.

• True

• False