Why do we dance?

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WHY DO WE DANCE?

In this book, you’ll learn all about the fun, awe-inspiring and sometimes surprising world of dance! Get ready to use your brilliant skills of observation to work out the meaning of fascinating dances from around the world.

An information book collins.co.uk/collinsbigcat

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Wh e y do w

dance?

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Wh e y do w

dance?

Contents

1 Warm up

2

2 Work it out

4

3 Top moves

10

4 Jump up!

18

5 Picture the scene

30

6 Take a stand

36

7 Cool down

42

Glossary

44

Index

45

Why do people dance?

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Written by Ali Freer

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1 Warm up Have you ever heard a beat and found that your toes just start tapping …

Your head starts nodding ...

Your body starts bopping ...

And before you know it, you’re dancing?

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Perhaps you love to leap and twirl about. Maybe you like watching your favourite pop star dance or seeing ice dancers glide.

Let’s get ready to be dance decoders! We’ll look at some fascinating photos of dances from around the world. Can you spot any clues to work out more about the dances and what they might mean?

Why do you think we dance?

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2 Work it out Let’s look at our first puzzle.

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The people in the photo on the previous page look really happy! Even if we don’t feel good when we start, getting moving can really improve how we feel.

They are taking part in a big dance event in New York.

They are all doing a dance workout together.

This is when a dance is specially adapted to be an exercise class.

Dance can be a fun part of sports lessons.

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Feeling good There are lots of reasons why dancing makes us feel great.

Dancing also brings people together. It can be fun to do things as a group!

Do you enjoy dancing more with friends than on your own?

FACT! When we get moving, our brains release special chemicals that improve our mood.

These chemicals are called endorphins.

This is one reason why dancing can make us feel happy.

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Plus

White Plus Band 10+

d o y w h e W

dance?

WHY DO WE DANCE?

In this book, you’ll learn all about the fun, awe-inspiring and sometimes surprising world of dance! Get ready to use your brilliant skills of observation to work out the meaning of fascinating dances from around the world.

An information book collins.co.uk/collinsbigcat

85634_Cover.indd 1

Wh e y do w

dance?

Ali Freer

28/10/2021 10:25