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Childrenˇ¦s Folk Dances
(Ages 4 to 8) A cross-cultural collection of popular and creative folk dances covers the world from America to Scotland, Korea, Russia, Switzerland and other countries. Extend the curriculum with dances, parades, and creative play.
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Folk Dance Fun
(Ages 5-9) Classic folk songs and dances from many lands in an easy-to-learn style. VIRGINIA REEL ° MEXICAN HAT DANCE ° GREEK ZORBA DANCE ° GERMAN CLAPPING DANCE ° IRISH JIG ° TARANTELLA ° AND MORE.
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Joining Hands With Other Lands
*** Directorˇ¦s Choice Winner!
(Ages 5-8) Introduce children to the customs, culture and language of other lands. CARIBBEAN MANGO SONG • THE FOOD SONG • SASHA & NATASHA • MANY WAYS TO SAY HELLO • CHINESE NEW YEAR • UNO UNO, DOS DOS • NATIVE AMERICAN NAMES, and more.
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Steel Band Jamboree
Frank Leto
Physical Activities for Children of All Ages
The unique sound of steel drums floats through the air and captivates listeners, young and old alike. Master musician and teacher Frank Leto combines pulsating rhythms with catchy easy-to-follow lyrics to add zest to your movement classes. His tremendously appealing Calypso and Caribbean rhythms inspire children of all ages to enthusiastic movement and participation. Multicultural awareness, fun, and physical activity to a different beat. A sure winner for school programs! Instrumental versions are included for most songs. ITˇ¦S LIMBO TIME • JUMP JUMP JUMP • ZIG ZAG • DOING THE SWIM • TIGHTROPE • TIPTOE, WALK AROUND THE CIRCLE • SLOW MOTION • HERE TO THERE • CIRCLE GO ROUND
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Time For Music
Frank Leto
Children instantly respond to these call and response songs and dances! They move to calypso beats, express themselves through a lovely hula and even learn to sing a little jazz! BE MY ECHO • WHAT CAN WE DO TODAY?• COLORS • LET ˇ¦S GO TO MARKET • YOU CAN TELL HOW I FEEL • CALYPSO JUMP • and more.
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Time For Music II
Frank Leto
Children dance to salsa and samba rhythms. Then they "tip toe" to the soothing sounds of the Kalimba, an African thumb piano. They even sing the blues! Teachers and children respond to simple childhood themes set to the varied sounds from other cultures. COME ON EVERYBODY • LADYBUG • VOWEL CHANT • MARIA LOVES TO DANCE • TIP TOE • SAMBALELE SAMBALALA • and more.
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Children Of The World
*** Directorˇ¦s Choice Winner!
(Ages 5-10) Songs, dances, rhythms and games from other lands come to life as children learn about different cultures. Mexico, Russia, Africa, Japan, Puerto Rico, China and more.
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Multicultural Rhythm Stick Fun
*** Directorˇ¦s Choice Winner!
(Ages 3-7) Authentic folk tunes & songs from around the world set the stage for easy rhythm stick activities. Routines set to music from: Vietnam • Puerto Rico • Russia • Japan • India • West Africa • China • Mexico • Israel • Greece • Germany • and more.
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Children's Songs Around The World
Video or Recording
Take your students on a worldwide multicultural field trip without leaving school! See the country, sing the songs, feel the atmosphere in this on-the-scene global video. The accompanying audio recording helps your class sing, dance, and move to the activities they have seen. The teacher's guide provides interesting facts and the English words for the songs. CIELITO LINDO (Mexico) ° JAMAICA FAREWELL (Caribbean) ° SAMBALELE (Brazil) ° O DESAYO (Southwest Africa) ° TAFFTA HINDI (Northern Africa) ° also songs from Austria, Russia, Israel, China, India, Australia and Canada. Available as recording (cassette or CD) or as complete set, which includes Video, Recording, Activity Masters, Guide.
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Holiday Songs Around The World
Video or Recording
Join our musical tour as we set off to explore the magic of holidays from all corners of the globe. This fun-filled multicultural collection introduces children to holiday songs, customs, languages, and movements from many countries. Some songs are sung in their native language as well as in English. CHIAPANECAS (Mexico) ° NO ONE IS AN ISLAND (Canada) ° DREYDL SONG (Israel) ° FELIZ NAVIDAD (Puerto Rico) ° LIPPAI (Germany) ° CAROL OF THE BELLS (Ukraine) ° FEAST OF LANTERNS (China) ° also songs from USA, Nigeria, Dakota Indian, Brazil, Ireland, Japan, England and Morocco. Available as recording (cassette or CD) or as complete set, which includes Video, Recording, Activity Masters, Guide.
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A Childrenˇ¦s Christmas
(Multicultural - All ages) The spirit of the holiday comes alive as childrenˇ¦s imaginations are sparked with this delightful blend of original and old-time favorite tunes. The Learning Station invites you to join them for a multicultural celebration of the holidays with festive songs and activities. You will travel to far away lands to celebrate the customs of other countries, visit Santaˇ¦s workshop and merrily dance to their jolly beat. Featuring 7 favorites like UP ON THE HOUSETOP and RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER along with 6 original tunes. Lyrics and multicultural holiday celebration guide included.
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Dances Around The World
Rosemary Hallum. Ph D and Henry "Buzz" Glass
(Upper Elementary to Young Adult) This new collection of ethnic folk dances is a happy introduction to multicultural educational experiences. Dances are of several types and represent ten different nationalities. Directions are clear and concise. Music is recorded in appropriate national styles, using authentic instruments of the various countries. CZECHOSLOVAKIA • DENMARK • GREECE • HAWAII • MEXICO • UNITED STATES • and more.
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International Folk Dance Mixer
A collection of easy folk dances. Has the original version of Pata Pata as sung by Miriam Makeba. Instructions included. PATA PATA (Afr) • NEVER ON SUNDAY (Greek dance MISIRLOU) • ROAD TO THE ISLES (Sct) • HAVA NAGILA HORA (Isr) • TARANTELLA (Itl) • SEVEN JUMPS (Dan) • HEEL TOE POLKA (USA) • TROIKA (Rus) • KOLO (Yug) • DONˇ¦T GO TO THE SEA (Port) • TIROTITANIA (Sp)
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World Of Fun
(Grades 1 through adult) This set of Folk Dance recordings and the 154 page manual provide a variety of dances and games from 22 different countries. The dances promote cultural understanding, diversity, fellowship and recreation. This unique set includes 79 different dances and activities from all over the world.
VOL. 1 AMERICAN DANCES/PLAY PARTY GAMES CAPTAIN JINKS • LILI MARLENE • SICILIAN CIRCLE • SPANISH WALTZ • RED RIVER VALLEY • LITTLE BROWN JUG • CAMPTOWN RACES • PUT YOUR LITTLE FOOT • FIREMAN'S DANCE • GREENSLEEVES • SPANISH WALTZ • POP GOES THE WEASEL • TEN PRETTY GIRLS • WALTZ OF BELLS • COTTON EYED JOE • CRIPPLE CREEK • SALLY GOODN' • ALL AROUND THE MULBERRY BUSH • RIG A JIG JIG • TEN LITTLE INDIANS • OATS PEAS BEANS BARLEY • SANDY LAND • TURN THE GLASSES OVER • ALABAMA GAL • SENT MY BROWN JUG DOWNTOWN • GREAT BIG HOUSE IN NEW ORLEANS • BROWN EYED MARY • GOIN DOWN TO CAIRO
VOL 2: SEVEN STEPS (AUS) • RUZMARIN DOLO (YUG) • HOPAK (UKR) • TROIKA(RUS) • ROAD TO ISLES (SCT) • ROBERTS (SCT) • CHIMES OF DUNKIRK (BEL) • TRIP TO HELSINKI (FIN) • SPINNING WALTZ (FIN) • DANISH DANCES: ACE OF DIAMONDS • DANISH SCHOTTISCHE • WEAVING THE WADMAL • TRALLEN • SEVEN JUMPS • CRESTED HEN • SONDERBURG DOUBLE QUADRILLE • LITTLE MAN IN A FIX • SJAMPA • ENGLISH DANCES: WHITE COCKADE • GOOD HUMOR (CIRCASSIAN CIRCLE) • CHRIST CHURCH BELLS • CUMBERLAND SQUARE • NEWCASTLE • GAILY THROUGH THE WORLD • DARGASON • GEUD MAN OF BALLENGIGH
VOL 3: LA RUSSE (ENG) • BLUEBELL POLKA (ENG) • YORKSHIRE SQUARE EIGHT (ENG) • BLACK NAG (ENG) • DUTCH FOURSOME (ENG) • WAVES OF TROY (IRL) • IRISH WASHERWOMAN (IRL • SICILIAN TARANTELLA (ITL) • CIOCARLANUL (ROM) • SYRTOS (GRK) • MAYIM!MAYIM! (ISR) • WEGGIS (SWZ) • GUSTAV'S SKOAL (SWE) • KALVELIS (LIT) • PATCH TANZ (JEWISH) • LA RASPA (MEX) • CSHEBOGAR (HUN) • GERMAN DANCES: STOPP GALOPP • BUTTERFLY • TAMPET • KLAPPDANZ • AT THE INN TO THE CROWN • FOEHRINGER KONTRA • ALFELDER • DANCE LIGHTLY • COME LET US BE JOYFUL (SWZ)
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Around The World In Dance
Henry "Buzz" Glass & Rosemary Hallum, Ph.D.
New Folk Dances for Early Childhood
(Young children) A variety of fresh, lively, and easy-to-teach dance experiences. All children, whether suburban, inner-city, or hard-to-reach, will enjoy these dances with their different accents and vibrations representing a living heritage of our cultural blend. HORNPIPE • MOWRAH CAWKAH • CHERKESSIA • HOKEY POKEY • CISSY • COME DANCE WITH ME • RABBIT AND THE FOX • BINGO
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