By Claudia Bertrán
On Thursday we went on tour with the class. We went to the Olympic Canal for rowing and using kayaks. It was funny but we ended all wet!
At first it was a bit hard but then with the mates it was funny.
After finishing the kayak and rowing we went back to school at lunch time. Everyone was very hungry. It has been a very cold day and we were still all wet.
By Daniela Mendoza
Gerard Piqué i Bernabeu was born in Barcelona on February 2nd 1987. He grew up in a wealthy Catalan family. His father is a lawyer and his mother is the director of a medical institute. His grandfather, Amador Bernabeu, is the vice-president of BFC.
He is a Catalan footballer who started out in the junior Barça team. He left the club to go to Manchester United in 2004, where he remained for four years. Then he returned to Barça and helped the club to become the first Spanish club to win the treble. Piqué has also played with the Spanish national team. He was in the Spanish team that won the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He has won 27 caps and he scored four goals.
By Unai Sanchez and Bryan Veintimilla
Xavi Hernández Creus is a footballer who was born in Terrassa in 1980. He has been regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world because his unique game. He protects the ball as anyone thanks to his technique.
He joined the “Masía” when he was 11 years old.
In the 1998 season he played with the Barcelona B and the first team. He debuted in the “Primera Division” of Spain on October 3, 1998 in the game Valencia CF - FC Barcelona.
He has played in 500 matches and has scored 34 goals.
He has achieved with BFC:
5 Glasses of Spanish League.
4 Super Cup Spain.
1 Cup King.
2 Champions League UEFA.
1 Euro cup.
1 European Super Cup.
4 Cups Catalonia.
5 Joan Gamper Trophy.
And, furthermore, 25 individual awards.
Now he has a permanent post in the selection.
He scored his first goal in the Euro Cup with Russia.
Titles with the Spanish selection:
Euro Cup.
FIFA World Cup.
By Berta Ros
I’m going to explain the concept of dance, and of two particular types of dance. Dance is an art form that involves self-expression through body movements to the rhythm of music. Dance is a way to express feelings and emotions but may also have a strong social or religious component.
We can distinguish various types of dance but perhaps some of the most important, although not the only ones, are: classical dance, contemporary dance, jazz dance, belly dancing, Spanish dancing, capoeira, hip-hop and tap dancing.
I have chosen two types of dance, jazz and contemporary. I have chosen them because they are the ones that I know best.
Jazz
Jazz dance was born in the early 20th century.
It originated from black dances but has evolved and taken elements from ballet and other modern dances. It was called jazz, because it took the typical elements of jazz music: improvisation and individual style.
Every jazz dancer interprets and executes moves and steps in his or her own way. There is no single jazz style, everyone has their own. It is better to know the basics of ballet, although it is not necessary.
Jazz dance is often referred to as tap dance.
Notable directors, dancers, and choreographers are Katherine Dunham and Bob Fosse.
Contemporary
Contemporary dance originated at the end of the 19th century, as an alternative to ballet. That is why the basis comes from ballet, although the movements are not rigid.
Contemporary dance allows the dancer to express an emotion or a message. Contemporary dance is 100% acting. It is often present in great visual spectacles such as circus, theatre and opera. Contemporary dance shows may include audiovisual techniques, such as videos, images or transparencies.
The music used is not necessary classical.
Sometimes dancers dance barefoot and with loose hair.
Notable directors, dancers, and choreographers are Isadora Duncan and Merce Cunningham.
