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Page 1: Discover a world of dance. · to the beat of a drum. The dancers in this picture are from Kenya. That is a country in Africa. They are doing a traditional African dance called adamu.

These people are salsa

dancing. Salsa got its

start in New York City.

The dance is based

on Cuban music.

Discover a world of dance.

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Different countries and cultures have different dances. These dances have spread around the world. Here are a few of them. Use the map to find the countries—and continents—where the dances began.

Flamenco Flamenco comes from

Spain. Dancers move to the sound of a guitar. They stomp their feet and clap. Some click an instrument called a castanet while dancing.

Break DancingThis dance is full of energy.

Break dancing began in the United States. Dancers move fast. They spin on their hands or on their head.

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Different countries and cultures have different dances. These dances have spread around the world. Here are a few of them. Use the map to find the countries—and Use the map to find the countries—and continents—where the dances began. continents—where the dances began.

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Irish DancingThis step dance comes

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Indian DancingThis type of dance

comes from India. There are many different styles. This

dancer is doing a classical Indian

dance. It uses poses and gestures. The

movements tell a story.

Dragon DanceThis group dance comes from China.

It is performed at celebrations. Dancers carry a big dragon puppet. The dragon is said to bring good luck.

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Dragon DanceThis group dance comes from China. This group dance comes from China.

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Dancing Together

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In Africa, people dance for many reasons. They dance in celebration. They dance as a type of prayer. AFRICAN

DANCE brings people together. There are many styles. Some dancers wear masks. Some wear costumes. But most dancers move to the beat of a drum. The dancers in this picture are from Kenya. That is a country in Africa. They are doing a traditional African dance called adamu. They use their voices as instruments.

Quincy Simmons is 9 years old. He is part of the Harambee Kids Dance Company. It is an African dance group in New York City. “I like how I get to express myself when I dance,” Quincy told TIME for Kids.

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