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Where did the Dancing Plague happen?
Strasbourg
When did the Dancing Plague happen?
In the summer of 1518
What strange thing happened during the Dancing Plague?
People danced and couldn’t stop
What does “plague” mean?
A serious disease or something that affects many people
Why couldn’t people stop dancing?
Nobody knows for sure, maybe stress or hysteria
What does “mass hysteria” mean?
When many people feel strong emotions or act strangely together
What does Lady Gaga mean when she sings “dancing until I’m dead”?
It’s a metaphor for being strong and full of energy
What is a metaphor?
A phrase that means something different from its literal meaning
What things are compared in Gaga’s song?
Dancing and feeling alive after pain
What helps Gaga move forward?
Music and movement
How is the Dancing Plague different from Gaga’s song?
The plague was real and tragic; Gaga’s version is positive and symbolic
What can dancing help people do?
Heal, release energy, or overcome challenges
What does “uplifting” mean?
Something that makes you feel happy or positive
What does “frightening” mean?
Something that scares you
Complete the lyric: “Yeah, I’ll ______ ____ ________ until I’m dead.”
keep on dancing
What does Gaga mean when she says “when you killed me inside”?
When someone hurt her emotionally
