Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cultural and Historical Meaning: Little Johnny Brown

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Learners perform a folk dance and discuss its cultural and historical meanings. They review the dance and perform it, beginning with four individuals who dance with confidence right from the start.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Folk Dances of Eastern Europe

For Teachers 1st - 9th
Students experience folk dance as a form of expressive art, and appreciate the rich cultural heritage of Eastern Europe.
Handout
Other

Cambridge Univ. English Country Dance Club: Elements of English Country Dance

For Students 9th - 10th
A glossary of terms assocated with English country dances.
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Folk Dancing Fun

For Teachers 1st
Learn about different cultures through dance.
Article
Other

Flamenco From Andalusia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief introduction to the flamenco, a dance from southern Spain. Includes terms and history of the dance.
Handout
Other

Elements of English Country Dance

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains list of English Country Dances steps with instructions on how to dance.
Website
Other

Set Dancing News: The Web Site for Irish Set Dancers

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Irish Set Dancing News includes a description of Irish set dancing, set dancing news, anthology, and workshops. Also links to other Irish dance information.
Website
Other

Ifduc: International Folk Dance

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains link to related news groups, music sources, dance groups, and links to folk dance information.