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CLASS CONTEST

Sing it. Act it. Own it.

It’s one thing to sing the lyrics to a song — but can you bring them to life?

 

In this class challenge, your group will perform a song by singing AND representing the lyrics through gestures, actions, or dance. No need to be a pro dancer — just be creative, have fun, and help us understand the song better!"

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See guidelines below for more details.​

STYLES

CLASS CONTEST PRIZES

3 LUCKY CLASSES WILL TAKE HOME A PRIZE FOR THEIR CLASSROOM:

1ST PLACE:
A bundle of novels for your FVR library 
(21 books)  from the "Accento Latino" collection

2ND PLACE:
A kit from “Masienda”
to make and press your own tortillas from scratch

3RD PLACE:
A personalized
papel picado banner
for the teacher's classroom

HOW IT WORKS:

  1. Pick a Song

    • Choose a Spanish song your class loves.

    • (Note: “Suavemente” is off-limits because no one wants to sing about kissing, especially "kissing softly" with their class)

  2. Learn the Song

    • Everyone should join in singing at least part of it.

    • Focus on pronunciation and enthusiasm over perfection.

  3. Act It Out

    • Create simple gestures, actions, or dance moves that match the lyrics.

    • The goal is to make the song understandable and fun for your audience.

  4. Perform as a Class

    • Present your performance with energy and teamwork.

    • At least 8 people need to participate but the more the merrier (then you can put the shy kids in the back)

    • Bonus points for creativity, humor, or originality.

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Judging / Winning Criteria 

  • Teamwork & Participation

  • Creativity in representing the lyrics

  • Energy & enthusiasm

  • Clarity (audience should understand the song better because of your moves)

  • Performance must include at least one verse and chorus  (ideally between 0:45-2:00)

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Video submissions are due by Friday April 24th.

The winning classes will be announced on May 5th.

What does it mean to visually represent the lyrics?

Think of it like charades mixed with karaoke — your moves should help the audience understand the lyrics better.

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If the song says “caminar,” you could walk in place. If it says “corazón,” you could make a heart with your hands. If it says “llorar,” you could pretend to wipe away tears. â€‹

 

The challenge (and fun part) is deciding how to represent each line. 

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The bonus is that the more your practice,

the better you'll know every part of the song.

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