First Children Encyclopedia

(Marvins-Underground-K-12) #1

Theatre and dance


William Shakespeare.


Puppet shows
Puppet shows are a very old type of
theatre. These glove puppets are
simple to work. A hand inside
makes the puppet move. One
finger works the puppet’s
head, while two other
fingers work the arms.

Indian dance
Dancing is a way of telling
a story or showing a feeling
using movement and music.
This type of dancing, from
India, is made up of special
movements and expressions.

Forms


of dance


There are


many different


types and styles


of dance from all


over the world.


Country and folk
dances from around the
world are lively and fun.

Ballet is a graceful
type of dance, set to
music, that tells a tale.

Flamenco is a dramatic
Spanish dance set to the
sound of clicking castanets.

Jazz dance uses the rhythm
and beat of jazz music to
create an exciting dance.

Japanese theatre


These actors are performing an ancient type


of Japanese play, called Kabuki. They wear


beautiful costumes and mix acting, singing,


dancing, and music to put on a dazzling show.


Punch and Judy are famous
puppets from Britain.

Punch

Judy

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Tap dancers
wear metal-
capped shoes to
make “tap” sounds.
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