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People Like Me
Learn about dance styles around the world at this site from the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival. The Dance Style Locator has articles on dance from the Brazilian Maculele to the Balinese Topeng. You can also try your hand at some activities or learn about instruments from around the world.
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HUAPALA:Hawaiian Music and Hula Archives
This site has Hawaiian transcriptions of Hawaiian music and dance chants. The chants are in Hawaiian and English.
Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No

Australia Dancing
Oral history interviews and biographies of Australian dancers as well as links to dance resources in Australia.
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World Flamenco
You'll find news, events, a Flamenco glossary, a history of Flamenco, and links to Flamenco resources at this site.
Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No

Dance, Music, and Theaters of Bali
A look at the dances of Bali with images and historical context.
Intended Audience: General Reading Level: High School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No

The Hula Pages
This comprehensive guide the the hula covers hula styles, words, dress, and lyrics.
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Indian Classical Dances
Learn about the seven forms of classical dance in India from the Bharata Natyam to the Manipuri.
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Great Performances
Dance in America: Wolf Trap's Face of America

Grades K-4

Native American Chants and Movement
This lesson challenges students to create expressive movements inspired by Native American chants and poetry. Source: ArtsEdge

Grades 5-8

Our Russian Folk Dance - Grades 5-8
Students learn the Russian folk dance "Troika" and research one aspect of Russian culture. Source: ArtsEdge

From Moccasins to Tap Shoes - Grade 5-8
Students will learn the basic dance steps of various American dance styles. Source: ArtsEdge

Moccasins Are Made for Dancing
Tomie DePaola's Native American legends lend themselves to the study of Native American dance movements. Source: ArtsEdge

Swing Your Partner - Grades 5-8 ESOL
This lesson features Barn Dance by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault and introduces students to the American dance style called barn dancing or square dancing. Source: ArtsEdge

Grades 9-12

Baila! Latin Dance in the Spanish Classroom - Grades 9-12
Students demonstrate and learn about the Latin dances of salsa, mambo, merengue, rumba, cha cha, bachata, and samba through oral group presentations on the dance. Students will also research and report on information about the country from which the dance originated. Source: ArtsEdge

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