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Dances Around the World Word Search

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This 15-word world dances word search introduces elementary students to dance styles from around the globe. Hidden words include ballet, salsa, flamenco, tango, and samba, spanning both traditional and contemporary forms. Use it in music or social studies class, as a cultural awareness activity, or as a fun warm-up to a dance-themed lesson or unit.

Subject:
Music
Grade Level:
3rd – 5th Grades
Updated June 2026

Word List

  • BALLET
  • JAZZ
  • SALSA
  • KIZOMBA
  • DABKE
  • FLAMENCO
  • SAMBA
  • WALTZ
  • BHANGRA
  • BELLYDANCE
  • BACHATA
  • TANGO
  • BREAKDANCE
  • KOLO
  • SIVA

How to Use This Word Search

Print this word search for early finishers, vocabulary review, or classroom warm-ups. Click 'View Word Search' to change the grid size, swap words, or adjust difficulty before downloading.

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