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Multicultural--it's today's educational buzzword. And it's not a passing fad. Due to the increasing ethnic diversity in our society, promoting cultural awareness is more important today than ever before. What better way to learn about and appreciate cultural differences than through dances from around the world? Now, popular dance instructor Christy Lane combines the benefits of a multicultural program with the excitement of dance in the "Multicultural Folk Dance Treasure Chest." Featuring 18 authentic ethnic dances, this complete teaching resource consists of two volumes, each containing a DVD, a printed guide, and a CD. The DVDs show you how to teach the dances as they are taught by expert instructors. The guides complement the DVDs by offering dance directions, background information, and valuable teaching tips. And the music on the compact discs have been carefully selected and recorded specifically for the Treasure Chest. Chosen from a nationwide survey, the featured dances are a collection of popular folk dances representing an optimal mix of cultural diversity. Ranging from easy to moderately difficult, the dances allow students to have fun while they learn about their own and others' cultures. Plus, they help you meet the multicultural awareness component of NASPE's national standards and the National Standards for Dance Education. The "Multicultural Folk Dance DVDs" feature video presentations to help you learn the dances and teach them to others. Each dance is taught by a native of the country from which the dance originated or by an expert in that particular dance form. Wearing traditional costumes, these instructors show you step-by-step how to perform the dances. Then, a group of dancers demonstrates each dance in its entirety. The "Multicultural Folk Dance Guides" offer indispensable information for teaching the dances and linking physical education with other subjects, such as geography, language arts, and social studies. For each dance,