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Regional Folk Tales
Every area of the planet that contains people has its own culture, and the vast majority of them have an oral tradition of storytelling. Some regions have perfected this into a fine art, but others leave it to families to pass down their own stories as a gift to younger...
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Campfire Ghost Stories
Camping out in the forest, or even the backyard, has a long history in the modern world. Entertainment generally consists of talking around a bright campfire during the darkness, and generations of families have done this as a favorite summertime entertainment. Sharing oral histories or conversation is nice, but the...
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Playing to the Audience
There are several types of plays, and all of them tell a story. Music is part of most plays, and a full orchestra is generally part of the performance. Many plays depend upon the actors speaking and moving throughout the scenes, and they do not require song or dance. Musicals...
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Oral Stories
The tradition of memorizing and telling stories is ancient, and it was long used as a way to teach children as well as entertain people. Unlike books, the listeners have an opportunity to ask questions and receive answers if the story leaves loose ends. This may seem rude to the...
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The Art of Dance
There are many styles of dance, but all of them tell a story if the audience pays attention. Perhaps the best example of this is ballet because no words are included in the performance. Once the curtain rises, the music and the dancers immediately launch into the tale they are...