Not for Glory: A New Twist on Folk Dance and Bagpipes
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A new dance show is on stage in Edinburgh. It is called Not for Glory. The show is at a place called Dance Base.
Jack Anderson is a dancer in the show. He was once a champion Irish dancer. He danced in big shows around the world.
Later, Jack went to a contemporary dance school. At first, he did not tell people about his Irish dance past.
Charlotte Mclean is also in the show. She was a champion Highland dancer. Highland dance comes from Scotland.
In the show, Jack and Charlotte dance together. They mix old dance styles with new dance styles.
A musician called Malin Lewis plays music for the show. Malin plays the bagpipes. Bagpipes are a traditional Scottish instrument.
The show gives old dances a new look. It is not like normal Irish or Highland dance shows.
People can watch Not for Glory at Dance Base in Edinburgh.
Vocabulary5 words
- Dance Base
- a place in Edinburgh where people watch and learn dance
- Irish dancer
- a person who does traditional dance from Ireland
- contemporary dance
- a new and modern style of dance
- Highland dancer
- a person who does traditional dance from Scotland
- bagpipes
- a musical instrument that makes sound with air and pipes
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1. Dance Base, Edinburgh 2. A champion Irish dancer 3. True
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A new dance show is on stage in Edinburgh. It is called _____. The show is at a place called Dance Base.
Jack Anderson is a dancer in the show. He was once a champion _____. He danced in big shows around the world.
Later, Jack went to a _____ dance school. At first, he did not tell people about his Irish dance past.
Charlotte Mclean is also in the show. She was a champion _____ dancer. Highland dance comes from Scotland.
In the show, Jack and Charlotte dance _____. They mix old dance styles with new dance styles.
A musician called Malin Lewis plays music for the show. Malin plays the _____.
The show gives old dances a new _____.
People can watch Not for Glory at Dance Base in _____.
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