MABEL HOGGARD ELEMENTARY WORLD DANCE FESTIVAL
Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Place: Mabel Hoggard Elementary Playground
Parents and family members,
Your child will be participating in the annual Mabel Hoggard Elementary School’s World Dance Festival on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on the Mabel Hoggard Elementary School’s playground. We would like to invite you to attend. Please bring a chair, as we will have limited chairs available.
Students will be performing a folk dance with their grade level. Please have your child dressed in a costume reflecting the culture they are dancing and representing. Many costumes can be put together from items found around the house. There are sample pictures posted in Mabel Hoggard Elementary’s front office to use as a guide for your child’s costume. Students also have pictures and some sample dances in their online Canvas Music Classroom. Costume suggestions will be posted soon. Please check back.
Thank you for helping make this dance festival a success.
Mrs. Makowski
Music Specialist
Fifth Grade
Region: England – Europe Dance: North Skelton Sword Dance History: Sword dances originated in England and were popular from the 14th to 18th centuries. This dance is still being performed today. Sword dances may have descended from the Spartan War dances.
Costume:
Girls: Colorful long skirt with a white blouse with a vest or shawl. Shoes appropriate for P.E.
Boys: Plain white shirt with a dark-colored vest and dark blue or black jeans. Shoes appropriate for P.E.
4th and 5th Grade Dance Ensemble
Region: Africa – South Africa Dance: Pata Pata
Costume: Students will wear costumes that match their grade level. They may add an african scarf over their costumes to add to our celebration of diversity.