Chilean Dance

For this section watch this video showing the cueca, Chile's national dance. Imagine that you are standing on the street in Chile when this dance begins. Reflect on the experience of witnessing this event using the D.I.E. Model of Intercultural Observation (just reflect and don't write anything yet).

Then read this article about Pinochet and the cueca sola, a variation of the cueca that came about during the Pinochet dictatorship.

Blog Post #11

Now armed with more information, write a blog post about the cueca and the cueca sola and their significance to Chilean culture. Recount in your blog post your virtual experience witnessing a cueca dance and write out your D.I.E. reflections on the experience with emphasis on how your thoughts may have evolved upon reading the article. Due Date: 12/26