As suggested by 10-year-old reader Valentina C.

… hula dancers use their arms and hands to imitate nature’s elements such as waves, wind, or even the moon? The hula is a typical dance from Hawaii. Hawaii is an American archipelago (a group of islands).

… in the dragon dance, a Chinese tradition, people carry a dragon made of materials such as paper and cloth? The custom usually takes place during festivities, such as Chinese New Year. The dragon is a symbol of wisdom, power, and wealth.

… the haka, which is part of the culture of the Maori people from New Zealand, is practiced on various occasions – from celebrating conquests to preparing for war? This dance has also been performed for over 100 years by New Zealand’s rugby team, the All Blacks.

… whoever jumps higher is considered the best in the aduki dance of the Maasai people from Tanzania and Kenya? Young people form a circle. Then, one by one, they move to the center and start to jump. Whoever jumps the highest wins the status of warrior.

… frevo, one of the most popular dances in Brazil, has more than 100 types of  steps?

Questions

1) In which of the dances mentioned above do the movements represent nature’s elements?
a) Haka
b) Hula
c) Frevo
d) Aduki

2) Which of the dances do you think is the coolest? Explain your answer.

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