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AtTheInternationalDanceFestival

AtTheInternationalDanceFestival

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We are at the International Dance Festival. I'm very excited.

Me too. There are a lot of people from different countries here.

Yes. Let's meet them.

I'm Monik. What's your name?

Hi. I am Aiko. Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you too.

Where are you from?

I'm from Japan.

Where is Japan?

It's Tunisia.

I live in Tokyo, Japan, with my family. This is my brother Jiro.

He is tall and slim. He has got short dark hair and brown eyes.

He doesn't talk much. He is shy. But I talk too much. I am very talkative.

You are very cheerful too. What is your traditional dance?

Bon odori is a traditional Japanese dance.

We wear kimonos and dance the bon odori.

Let us dance for you.

This is great.

Hi. My name is Sonic. What's your name?

Hello. I'm Valeria. Glad to meet you.

Glad to meet you too. What nationality are you?

I'm Spanish. My family and I live in Madrid, Spain.

Where is Spain?

It's in Europe. This is my cousin. His name is Diego.

He has got short fair hair and hazel eyes. He has got freckles too.

I like spending time with people and making new friends.

You are very friendly.

We can dance the flamenco. It's a traditional Spanish dance.

Do you want to see us dancing?

Yes. That would be perfect.

Stick.

Hi. I'm Monique.

Hello. My name is Louis. I live in Brazil.

Are you Brazilian?

Yes. I am.

Where is Brazil?

It is in South America. These are my sisters, Luna and Isabel.

Luna has got short curly hair and green eyes. Isabel has got long straight hair and brown eyes.

They are short.

What is Isabel like?

She is very kind and helpful. She likes helping people.

What is Luna like?

She is very funny. She tells jokes and makes people laugh.

We dance the samba. Yes, we can. This is an excellent show.

Hi. I'm Sonic. What are your names?

Hello. I'm Olga.

And I'm Andrea. Where are you from? We are from Russia.

Where is Russia? It's in Europe and Asia.

Andrea is my father. He is of medium height and thin.

He has got short wavy hair. He has got a mustache too.

What is your daughter like?

She is very energetic. She can dance very well.

We can dance the Kalinka. Do you want to see it?

Yes. Of course.

I'm Monique.

Hi. I'm Oli.

What nationality are you? I'm Turkish. Do you live in Turkey?

Yes. I do. I live in Istanbul. Where is Turkey?

It's in Europe and Asia. What is your traditional dance?

It's Halai. My friends and I can dance the Halai.

Hi. I'm Marwe.

Oh. You have got long blonde hair and brown eyes. You look beautiful.

Hello. I'm Hassan and I've got short dark hair and black eyes.

What is Ali like?

He is very polite.

He is hardworking too. Now, watch us dance the Halai.

Hi. My name is Fabio.

Nice to meet you Fabio.

Nice to meet you too.

Where do you live Fabio?

I live in Rome, Italy.

Are you Italian?

Yes, I am.

Where is Italy?

It is in Europe.

This is my mother. Her name is Maria. She is short and fat.

She has got short fair hair. She has got glasses too.

We dance the tarantella together.

I'm Camila.

Where are you from?

I'm from Argentina.

Where is Argentina?

It's in South America.

Do you live there?

Yes. I live in Buenos Aires with my family.

These are my parents. Their names are Nadia and Pablo.

My father is of medium height and my mother is short.

My father is bald and he has got a beard.

My mother has got long curly hair and hazel eyes.

This is my brother. He is tall with dark hair.

What is your traditional dance?

It's tango. You can watch us.

I'm Sonic.

Hi. I'm Victor.

What nationality are you?

I'm French.

Do you live in France?

Yes. I live in Paris.

Is France in Europe?

Yes. Here it is.

This is my wife, Louise. She is very beautiful with long hair and green eyes.

We can dance a waltz. Would you like to see it?

I'd love to.

What's your name?

Hi. I'm Mike.

Where are you from?

I'm from the USA.

Is to USA in America?

Yes. It's in North America.

This is my friend, Tommy. He is of medium height and weight.

What is he like?

He is very generous. He likes buying presents to his friends.

Want to see our tap dance?

Sure. Wow. Excellent.

Hi. I'm Eleanor. Can you help me, please?

Sure. What is the problem?

I can't find my brother. His name is Alexis.

How old is he? He is 15 years old.

What does he look like?

He is tall and slim. He has got wavy blonde hair and blue eyes.

Is he your brother?

Oh, yes. He is. Thank you.

He is dancing a sirtike. It's the traditional dance of Greece.

Are you Greek?

Yes, we are. We live in Athens, Greece.

Where is Greece?

It's in Europe.

Nice to meet you, Eleanor.

Nice to meet you too. Have fun.

Everybody is dancing. It is so much fun.

Yes. You're right.

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