Kadima Party

High school (ages 12+)
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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/kadima-party

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the dance classification?Israeli Folk Dance. A contemporary circle dance with energetic, forward-moving steps
2. What is the period of widespread adoption?Gained significant international popularity from the 1960s onwards
3. Why do dancers link their hands in the Kadima Party?Linking hands keeps the circle continuous and shows that everyone is united and working together.
4. How do you do the main step in the Kadima Party?The main step is a two-beat step-hop with a little bounce that moves the whole circle forward.

Folk Dance Revival: A movement to preserve, promote, and create traditional dances, often tied to national identity.
Cultural Diplomacy: The exchange of ideas, culture, and information between nations to foster mutual understanding.
Choreographic Codification: The process of standardizing and documenting dance steps and formations for teaching and performance.