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
Become
an expert
70-71
Music
86-87
Ancient
Greece
Tap
dancers
wear metal-
capped shoes to
make “tap” sounds.
