South Africa’s township dance – watch, take notes, find out
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Today you are a dance reporter! 🎤 You already know the gumboot dance from South Africa. Now you will discover another famous dance: Pantsula. Watch the video and find out as much as you can about it.
What do you think you will see or hear in a Pantsula video? Tap the words you expect. After the video, check: Were you right?
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Write down everything you learn about Pantsula. Your notes are saved on this device.
Compare your notes with a partner. Add what you missed. Start the timer – you have 2 minutes.
Useful phrases: I found out that … · In the video you can see … · The dancers wear … · What did you write about …? · I didn’t notice that – good point!
Now compare your notes with these facts. Tick everything the video showed you, too. What is new for you?
Match the words with their meanings.
Your friend has never heard of Pantsula. Explain it in about 45 seconds: Where is it from? What does it look like? What do the dancers wear? Why is it important? Then swap.
Example start: Pantsula is a fast dance from the townships around Johannesburg …