A video of the dance went viral and sparked conversation about the importance of the arts in school
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- Third graders at The Mandelstam School performed a dance inspired by Pakistani culture after months of immersive learning
- The performance was created with input from a family with Pakistani roots
- A video of the dance went viral, sparking conversation about the importance of the arts in school
Learning about other cultures, at any age, can broaden perspectives and highlight the diverse, beautiful ways we view the world — and one school in Florida is aiming to do just that.
The Mandelstam School in South Miami recently went viral after its third graders performed a dance inspired by and honoring Pakistani culture.
During the routine, the young kids — dressed in colorful, traditional garments with smiles plastered across their faces — hit their marks after months of rehearsal. A few of the students even played instruments before rejoining the dance performance, which was set to an elaborate backdrop…