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Lesson 2#          Activity 2.4 : Men's Dance Styles - Straight Dancing
                                                       

Internet Directions:  Research the following address and complete the questions.

                                      http://www.powwows.com/dancing/straight.html

  1. Where did the Straight dance originate?

  2. Where can the first origins of the dance be seen?

  3. How many articles (items) are in the standard set of the Straight Dancing outfit? 

  4. The items must be...  (complete the sentence)

  5. What is the art of Straight dancing?

  6. What marks the pride of a Straight dancer?