Dancer: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Many dancers wear soft shoes called ballet slippers, and some dancers can dance with no shoes at all!
Through history
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Long ago
People have danced to tell stories and celebrate for thousands of years, long before there were any theaters.
Tools of the trade
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Mirror
A big mirror on the wall helps a dancer see their arms, legs, and steps, so they can check and fix their moves.
A day in the job
- Morning warm-upThe dancer stretches their arms and legs slowly, so their muscles feel warm and ready to move.
Words to know
- Choreography
- Choreography is the plan of dance steps and moves that a dancer learns to tell a story.
Quiz time
Dancers can tell a story without using any words.
Dancers can only dance when it is raining.