Tag: Dance
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Our Last International Performances
Read more: Our Last International PerformancesWhile in Cusco, we wanted to learn more about the culture of Peru. What better way to do this, than to experience some traditional Peruvian music and dance? As we were walking around the city, we came across one of the last Incan descendants demonstrating traditional music. He was dressed in Incan attire and was playing a…
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The Moment You Have All Been Waiting For…
Read more: The Moment You Have All Been Waiting For…For those of you who have read my other post on Apsara dancing, this is the moment you have all been waiting for… As another Backstreet Academy activity, we did Apsara dancing. We arrived at the Plateau association, where we would learn how to this traditional Cambodian dance. We met our backstreet facilitator who translated…
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A is for Apsara
Read more: A is for ApsaraI love dancing, learning new dances and trying new food. These are just a couple of reasons why I liked going to an Apsara dance performance and dinner. Apsara dancing is a traditional Cambodian style of dance. When apsara dancers are on the stage, they usually have a slight smile with their mouths closed. Some…
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Our Kathakali Dance Experience!
Read more: Our Kathakali Dance Experience!The lights dim and dancers come onstage. The music starts to play, and you can see the big, elaborate costumes and lots of detailed makeup. No words are said, but the story is understood. You have just experienced the magic of Kathakali dance. These dances are traditional to Kerala. They are like plays and tell…
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Strathardle Highland Gathering
Read more: Strathardle Highland GatheringPress play and listen to the music as you read this post. This is what it sounded like! We attended Strathardle’s 133rd annual Highland Games, in Kirkmichael. There were many things you could watch and listen to. The things I saw were Scottish dancers, pillow fights, round bale rolling, bagpipers marching with a band, heavy weight…