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.
Describe tap dancing. (Page 350)
Tap dancing is an American dance known for its rhythmic heel-toe step with special shoes.
What do folk dancers wear? (Page 352)
Folk dancers wear special clothes that represents their culture.
The passage says that tap shoes have metal plates at the heel and toe, which make a distinctive sound when the dancers “tap” them on the floor. What does the word distinctive mean?
easy to recognize
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.
What are Japanese folk dancers known for? (Page 352)
Japanese folk dancers are known for their slow, graceful movements.
Which idea is supported by the authors’ description of the dance known as los viejitos?
that some dancers wear special costumes
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.
Describe morris dancing. (Page 353)
Traditionally performed by men, dancers hit sticks together and wave handkerchiefs while they hold their bodies straight upright.
Which type of dance combine dance with moves used in fighting?
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.
Pronounce los viejitos without looking in the book.
Los vyay-HEE-tos
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.
Describe the limbo. (Page 354)
The limbo dancer must bend back while dancing under a horizontal pole. They have to pass without touching the floor.
What are the similarities between tap dancing and break dancing? How are they different from folk dancing?
Tap and break dancers are individuals who perform for an audience. Folk dancers typically wear special clothing that represents their culture, and they usually perform for themselves.