Eastern Europe: Society and Culture


Eastern Europe: Society and Culture
Students are introduced to folk dancing and explore what it is and what it reflects in a culture. They research various folk dance traditions around the world, then focus specifically on Eastern Europe. Next, students work in small groups to research the cultural elements of one of the Eastern European countries. Finally, students describe why someone might want to visit one of these countries.

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Overview

In this experience, students are introduced to folk dancing and explore what it is and what it reflects in a culture. They research various folk dance traditions around the world, then focus specifically on Eastern Europe. Next, students work in small groups to research the cultural elements of one of the Eastern European countries. Finally, students describe why someone might want to visit one of these countries.

In scene 3, students will work in small groups. You will assign each group one of seven countries for research, so try to have at least seven groups.

Note that there is no quiz at the end of this experience.

Objective:

  • Identify and explain cultural elements of various countries in Eastern Europe.


As with any large geographic region, Eastern Europe is home to many cultural traditions. In this experience you will explore some of these traditions throughout the region.

Objective:

  • Identify and explain cultural elements of various countries in Eastern Europe.


couples dancing wearing traditional costumes

Polish Polka Dance Troupe


To get a peek at a cultural aspect of Bulgaria, watch Bulgarian Folk Dance.


What did you notice in the video?

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Discuss students’ response. Point out that the dancers are in costumes that are part of their traditional Bulgarian culture. They all dance the same synchronized steps.

Then ask students to compare the folk dance they watched in the video with what they know about folk dancing styles in their culture. Point out that folk dances can often be seen and participated in at weddings and in folk dance classes.


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