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Maria Konopnicka Primary School No. 5 in Ełk, Poland
MOVE TO IMPROVE YOUR
BODY AND MIND
Comenius 2012 – 2014
2. KRAKOWIAK
The Krakowiak was originated in the southern Polish city Krakow- Poland’s capital
in the 16th century. In the mid-19th century, it became a popular ballroom dance
in Austria and France and grew to be regarded as a "national dance" of Poland.
Now it is one of the most popular and characteristic Polish folk dances. It is
danced in groups, often forming intricate formations, like stars. There are
several figures which appear in the different stages of the dance: the invitation
phase, the running, the shuffling, the passing, etc. The three most
characteristic steps are: the galop (fast running forward), the hołubiec (jump
with clicking the heels and stamping, and the krzesany (this term is used as a
name of a separate dance in the Podhale area, but here refers to a sliding
motion of the feet with stamping).
The costumes are lavishly ornamented, one could almost say that the effect of
multicolored skirts, vests and embroidery is somewhat similar to the
extravagant colorfulness of the peacock.
3. I thought it will be boring
but I changed my mind.
‘Country Dance’ by class VA
I love to dance. It was fun.
I had a great time with my friends.
4. ‘Country dance’ by class V d
I had a great time with my
friends.
I spent a wonderful
time!
I had a lot of fun.
5. We spent a wonderful time.
It was an exciting experience.
6. We learnt new dancing steps. It was great.
First I didn’t like it, but
then it was fun.
7. Flamenco by
class 6a
I thought it will be
boring but I changed my
mind.
I had a lot of fun.
8. I think it was great.
I had a great time
with my friends.
I love music so it was fun.
It was interesting.
9. I love music so it was fun.
‘Halay’ by class 4a
I learnt new dancing steps.
10. Your culture is different but interesting.
It’s fun to dance together.
11. Italian dance is fantastic. We like it very much.
After difficult lessons it’s a great way to relax.
Let’s dance Poland and Italy together!
