Katonah Elementary School Students Perform International Dances

By Sarah Studley

First-grade students at Katonah Elementary School took their peers, families and friends on a trip around the world during a special dance performance on Dec. 11.

Thanks to the PTO, Livia Vanaver of Vanaver Caravans was able to work with each first-grade class for 45 minutes over a period of four days. On the fifth day of the program, students showcased what they learned – the tarantella from Italy, Odunde from Africa, the Mexican hat dance and the troika from Russia.

Photo 1: KES students perform a Mexican hat dance; Photo 2: KES students perform an Odunde (African) dance; Photo 3: KES students perform a traditional Italian tarantella. Photo credit: Katonah-Lewisboro School District