Intro to Dance Around the World: Fun and Easy Cultural Folk Dances (Ages 8-12)
Laura Arnold
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(13)
A one-time class where students will learn fun, easy cultural folk dances from different countries including Denmark, Mexico, and Turkey.
Class 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! In this one-time class, we will travel around the world as we experience cultural folk dances from three different continents: Europe, South America, and Asia. We will first identify each country on a map and then learn a fun, simple dance from that country. We will learn Seven Jumps (from Denmark), La Raspa (from Mexico), and Damat Halayi (from Turkey). No prior dance...
Students will learn 3 traditional cultural dances from different countries and be able to correctly execute the dance steps while following along with the instructor.
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 BYU 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 4-week introduction to Irish dance class for kids ages 5-7. I hold a bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation, and I’m a certified therapeutic recreation specialist and have experience as a certified adaptive dance instructor. With these credentials, I’m able to adapt dances to the physical and intellectual abilities of all learners and create an inclusive environment for everyone.
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) and a webcam setup that allows the instructor to see them from head to toe. A water bottle is encouraged.
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. The learner's web camera should be positioned in such a way that the instructor can see the learner from head to toe to assess for safe movement and proper technique. 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.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(13)
Hi, I’m Laura! In my classes, learners travel the world as they experience cultural dance styles from different countries. My love of dance sprouted when I was 8 years old and took my first Irish dance class. I earned a cultural dance minor from...
Group Class
$10
per classMeets once
35 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-6 learners per class
