Vocab #1
Having a regular movement or beat that is repeated. (adj)
The vocab word is rhythmic.
A group of people who come from the same country and share the same kid of life. (n)
The vocab word is folk.
TRUE OR FALSE?
The Mexican dance los viejitos uses masks and canes to look like young men. (T/F)
False → They dress as old men, not young men.
Match the country with its dance:
a) Italy
b) Mexico
c) Brazil
1. Capoeira
2. Los viejitos
3. Tarantella
a) Italy → 3. Tarantella
b) Mexico → 2. Los viejitos
c) Brazil → 1. Capoeira
Why do people around the world dance?
a) Only to celebrate a birth
b) To express emotions and traditions
c) Only to entertain an audience
d) To compete internationally
b) To express emotions and traditions
Easy to recognise because it is different from other things. (adj)
The vocab word is distinctive.
Having a strong desire to win or do better than others in almost every situation. (adj)
The vocab word is competitive.
Where are the metal plates on a dance shoe? (Page 350)
The metal plates on a dance shoe are on the heel and toe.
Fill in the blanks (3 preguntas)
Tap dancers create sound using special shoes with __________.
Break dancing is often performed in public places like __________.
Capoeira dancers perform __________ movements such as kicks, flips, and handstands.
metal plates
city sidewalks (or public places)
acrobatic
Break dancing started in which decade?
a) 1950s
b) 1960s
c) 1970s
d) 1980s
c) 1970s
To stand for or be a sign of. (v)
The vocab word is represent.
Parallel to the surface of the earth or to the horizon. (adj)
The vocab word is horizontal.
Name a famous tap dancer and what is he known for? (Page 350)
Savion Glover is a famous tap dancer, he is known for performing on Broadway and bringing rhythms from hip-hop and other music into tap dancing.
According to the text, list three reasons why people dance.
People dance when they are happy or sad, to call for rain, to celebrate a birth, or simply because they can’t help it.
Which dance blends martial arts and dance movements like flips and kicks?
a) Limbo
b) Capoeira
c) Tarantella
d) Los viejitos
b) Capoeira
The vocab word is highlight.
To become mixed together. (v)
The vocab word is blend.
Where is break dancing usually performed and what does it involve? (Page 351)
Break dancing is usually performed in public places, like city sidewalks. It involves highly athletic jumps, drops, spins, and robotic freezes.
TRUE OR FALSE?
Tap dancing was originally performed without music. (T/F)
TRUE
How does the author organize the passage?
a. by talking about several types of dance
b. by giving different opinions about the dances
c. by listing events in dance history in time order
d. by explaining problems some dances cause and their solutions
by talking about several types of dance
In a way that is considerate and gentle. (adj)
The vocab word is delicate.
Having to do with acrobats or feats of balance and skill. (adj)
The vocab word is acrobatic.
What is the legend about the tarantella dance? (Page 352)
The legend about the tarantella dance is that when people were bitten by spiders they danced fast and wildly to sweat the poison out of their bodies.
Folk dances are usually performed for an audience. (T/F)
Folk dances are usually performed for an audience. (T/F)
Match the dance with its description:
a) Tarantella
b) Los viejitos
c) Limbo
1. Dancers bend back to pass under a pole.
2. Dancers move quickly to “sweat out” spider poison.
3 Dancers wear masks and canes to look older.
Matching
a) Tarantella → 2. Dancers move quickly to “sweat out” spider poison.
b) Los viejitos → 3. Dancers wear masks and canes to look older.
c) Limbo → 1. Dancers bend back to pass under a pole.