Dance Around the World: Fun and Easy Cultural Folk Dances (Vol. 1)
A self-paced class where learners will learn fun, easy folk dances from different countries including Turkey, Russia, Portugal, Ecuador, Korea, and Ireland!
Laura Arnold
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(16)
What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner Level
Looking for dance lessons that aren't your typical ballet, tap, or jazz class? Then try international folk dancing! Join us in a multicultural experience as we learn dances from around the world. This class is the self-paced version of my ongoing class by the same name, and it is a great option for learners who are unable to meet in one of my live sections. Each week in this self-paced class, we will explore a cultural dance style from a specific country by learning a traditional dance or beginner-level choreography from that country. Each lesson consists of one video tutorial ranging from 10-20 minutes long depending on the length/difficulty of the dance. An accompanying classroom post includes a brief background of the dance, links to video examples of professional/local dancers dancing the specific style, and a link to the music used in the lesson (if available). While the lessons are sequenced to gradually increase in difficulty across the 6 weeks, the dance content does not build from one class to the next so learners are free to complete the lessons in whatever order they wish. This class is suitable for both beginners and seasoned dancers alike--there is something for everyone! I strive to create a welcoming environment for learners to celebrate other cultures and receive exposure to unique dance styles. A note on volume 1: This class is part of my series of self-paced "Dance Around the World" classes. Each of the classes in this series has the same 6-week structure using a different array of dances, and the classes can be completed in any order. For example, this class is labeled as volume 1, but learners don't have to complete this class before signing up for volumes 2 or 3 (the volume numbers associated with each class title are simply to differentiate the unique content of each class). Volume 1 includes the following dances: Damat Halayi (Turkish dance), Korobushka (Russian dance), Repasseado De Rio D'Onor (Portuguese dance), Cuenca (Ecuadorian dance), Ganggangsullae (Korean dance), and The Sweets of May (Irish dance).
Learning Goals
Students will execute dance steps from different countries by applying principles of rhythm, timing, and movement.
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Turkey: Damat Halayi
This is an upbeat wedding dance. We will learn steps including walking, leg lifting, and clapping. 11 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Russia: Korobushka
This is a simple yet precise Russian dance. We will learn steps including marching, hopping, and turning. 13 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Portugal: Repasseado De Rio D'Onor
This is a dance from the Rio d’Onor region. We will learn steps including hopping, turning, and rocking. 16 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Ecuador: Cuenca
This is a taste of Ecuadorian ethnic dance. We will learn steps including rocking, leaping, and turning. 21 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Parental Guidance
In order to keep learners safe while dancing, parents should ensure that learners have access to an open space that is free of obstacles or other hazards. Learners should wear comfortable, supportive clothing and shoes to avoid injury. A water bottle is also highly encouraged for proper hydration. While the dance steps in this class are not overly strenuous, parents should be aware of the risk of injury to learners that can occur if not properly supervised. Specific movements used in this class include but are not limited to balancing on one foot, running in place, and skipping in a circle. If a learner cannot utilize their full range of motion or otherwise requires adaptation to movements, parents should contact the instructor ahead of time to see if this class will be a good fit.
Links to YouTube videos are included in each classroom post and do not require the learner to have a personal account. Watching the YouTube videos is highly recommended but not required.
Supply List
Learners should be prepared with comfortable clothes and shoes that do not hinder their movement. Learners should also have enough space in which to safely move around (about the size of a blanket laid out on the ground). A water bottle is encouraged.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined August, 2023
4.9
16reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have always been passionate about dance, and I have a rich variety of dance experience. Growing up, I took Irish dance lessons for 10 years. I attended Brigham Young University where I received a minor in cultural dance and spent 4 years performing and touring with the Brigham Young University International Folk Dance Ensemble. During that time, I received dance training from master dancers and choreographers from around the world including India, Mexico, Serbia, China, Canada, and Hungary, just to name a few. I also taught beginner-level cultural dance classes at the university and a introduction to Irish dance class for kids ages 5-7. Reviews
Self-Paced Class
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