Dance Party: Music Through The Ages

Children dancing
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Age Range: All Ages

Introduction: Music and movement are deeply connected. Throughout history, music from all over the world has been tied to dance. Dancing along with music from various places and time periods helps us to better understand that music. Moving to music of any kind helps us internalize steady beat. Use the playlist below to experience many different kinds of music and movement.

Total Music Time: 32:07

PRE-DANCE PARTY DISCUSSION ACTIVITY

Use the following questions to introduce dancing activity:

  • “What do you think of when you think of dance music?”

  • “Do you think dance styles have changed over time?”

  • “What do you think dancing was like in the year 1700? 1800? 1900? 2000?”

  • “Do you think dance styles might be different in different parts of the world?”

DANCE MUSIC PLAYLIST

Dance and move along with the following tunes to experience dance music.

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This activity is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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