Module 4. Spanish Culture Topic: Music

Título: Bailes en España

Before watching the videos:

Do you know any Spanish dances? Don’t worry if you don’t.

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While watching the videos:

Activity 1. Take notes:

Video 1.

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Video 2.

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Video 3.

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Video 4.

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Video 5.

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Video 6.

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Video 7.

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After watching the videos:

Activity 2. Give your opinion:

Level 2: Me gusta …

Level 3: Bronze - Me gusta… pero detesto…

Silver - Me gusta …. aunque también me chilfa…

Gold – Me chilfa… porque es…

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Module 4. Spanish Culture Topic: Music

Actividad 3. Write the correct dance next to each image.

Actividad 4. Write the LETTER of the correct information that describes each dance.Image Activity 3

DanceActivity 4 Correct letter

Information (It’s not in the right order)

A) A dance found in the north-western region of Galicia and it is an example of the Celtic influence.

They use of a type of bagpipe known as a gaita to perform the accompanying music.B) The dance is of moderate pace and is accompanied by guitar music and castanets, and is usually performed either by a soloist or by a couple.

C) It’s a popular group dance which is performed at celebrations and public gatherings and has become a symbol of Catalan identity.

The dance is performed by a circle of alternating men and women who hold hands and dance in rhythm to a live band called a cobla.D) It’s as a type of flamenco which emerged from around the city of Granada in Andalusia.

Unlike flamenco, it is danced barefoot and has many similarities with Arabian belly dancing and the dancer usually reveals her stomach by tying her blouse beneath her chest.E) It is a type of folk music and dance which originates in the southern Spanish city of Seville and shares similarities with flamenco.

However, it’s less formal and less physically demanding than flamenco. They can be performed by people of all ages and sexes, which has made them popular at festivals in southern Spain.F) It’s an art form recognised as part of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

It emerged among the gypsy communities of Andalusia and is performed by a mixture of singing, guitar playing, dancing, finger snapping and hand clapping.G) It is a fast-paced dance based on the rhythm and movement of a bullfight.

It is usually performed in pairs, one man and one woman, with the former said to represent the matador – or bullfighter.

El flamenco/ La muiñeira / La zambra / Las sevillanas / La sardana / El bolero / El paso doble