Grace's Groovy Globe-trot
by
Thomas
A story about Travel
for your 4th Grader.
Grace was a small-town girl with a big dream - to dance around the world. She loved to twirl and leap, imagining herself in far-off places. One day, she found a pair of sparkling dancing shoes in her grandmother's attic.
Grace put on the shoes and started to dance. Suddenly, she was no longer in her small town but in the bustling streets of India! She was amazed by the vibrant colors, spicy smells, and the sound of sitar music.
Grace saw children dancing a traditional Indian dance called 'Bharatanatyam'. She joined them, trying to mimic their moves. The children laughed and helped her, teaching her the steps.
As soon as Grace mastered the dance, she found herself back home. But not for long! As she started dancing again, she was whisked away to the snowy landscapes of Russia.
In Russia, Grace watched a group of dancers performing the 'Trepak', a fast-paced Russian dance. She joined in, stumbling at first, but soon she was dancing with the best of them.
Grace's next stop was China. But as she arrived, she realized she had lost one of her dancing shoes! She felt lost and scared, unable to dance her way home.
Grace met a kind old man who saw her distress. He didn't speak English, but he understood her problem. He gave her a pair of traditional Chinese dancing shoes.
With the new shoes, Grace learned the 'Dragon Dance'. It was different, but she loved the challenge. As she danced, she felt a sense of belonging, even though she was far from home.