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The Tango

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Fourth graders explore the music of Buenos Aires as they hear and then dance the Tango. They practice basic Tango rhythm, learn to sing the song, "Any Turkey can Tango," then practice a few Tango-riffic dance steps with a partner. What a fun instructional activity. Music is not included.

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dancing, elements of music, music beats

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beat, dancing, elements of music, pitch, tango, rhythm pattern, singing, any turkey can tango, visual and performing arts
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4th
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Visual & Performing Arts
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