Wednesday, January 30, 2013

ESL Discussion Questions about Dancing

What is it?

Do you like it? Why not? Do you like to watch it?

Are you a good dancer? Do you want to show me?

Where do you dance?

What kind of dancing do you like to do? Fast dancing? Slow dancing? Group dancing? Belly dancing? Tap dancing? Dancing with a partner? (who do you want to dance with? Have you ever asked a stranger to dance? It is okay for boys to dance together? Girls? Dancing by yourself?)

What kind or style of dancing is popular now?

Where do you dance? Where can you go dancing?

The dancing in public areas – why is it so popular? Who is it popular with?

When do you dance? Do you dance to celebrate? Is the spring festival a time for dancing?

What about the dancing I see workers have to do?

Is dancing difficult? Why? Why not?

Is it hard to dance because people are shy to dance? Are you shy to dance?

Do they teach dancing in Chinese schools? Are there dancing schools or clubs in Wuxi?

Is dancing a good profession? Have you ever danced in a show?

Where can you watch people dance?

What kind of dancing do you like to watch? Ballet? Go-go dancing? Exotic dancing? Belly dancing?

Where do you like to watch dancing? Clubs? Theatres? On movies and in films?

Do you like to watch musicals? Do the Chinese make musicals? Why? Why not? Why don't they make musical movies in Hollywood anymore? Do you like Bollywood musicals?

Who do you like to dance with?

Who are some famous dancers?

Who are some famous Chinese dancers?

Why is Gangnam Style so popular?

Is Western dancing different from Chinese dancing? How?

What kind of music is good for dancing?


Dancing idioms and expressions

Out of step

Cut the rug

Would you care to dance?

Dance on air

Dance with death

The same old song and dance

I am putting on my dance shoes

Dance up a storm


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