First Children Encyclopedia

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.