Multicultural Collection of Songs Dances and Fun Facts-Take an exciting musical journey of folk song and dance traditions to all corners of the globe. Learn how to do an Israeli circle dance the German Schottische the Brazilian Samba folk dances from Austria Russia and Mexico anAfrican welcome dance and even country line dancing from the U.S.A! Read about these rich cultures in engaging student articles written at an age-appropriate level and experience their music through folk songs and easy-to-learndance steps that are kid-friendly. The value-packed Book/CD format features reproducible articles and songsheets with lyric translations exceptional standards-based lesson plans complete with lyric pronunciations assessment andextension activities piano/vocal arrangements with choreography and a performance/accompaniment CD recording. There are even recorded pronunciation guides on the CD. And there's more! A DVD is also available (separately or inthe classroom kit) with visual instruction for each dance as demonstrated by John Jacobson and a group of young students. We've got a lot of miles to cover so let's get started! Available: Book/CD DVD Classroom Kit (Book/CD DVD). Suggested for Grades 3-6.
