Pre-Viewing Questions for “Little Johnny Brown”
Dancing with a Purpose
What would dance in an ancient African cultural group have been like?
What characteristics are unique to this culture’s dancing?
What elements of dance were used to make African dance different from other dance forms?
Are there any similar activities in our culture today? Why or why not?
Describe a contemporary event/experience and its similarities to an ancient one.
How and why might slaves have carried their traditions, histories, and stories through song and dance? Is there anything similar in our culture today?