The small cast showed excellent chemistry in a variety of music and dance performances throughout the show, with percussion, sound effects and even a saxophone solo by the versatile Brian Hargreaves adding to his acting workload.

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Finally, the Telegraph reports that the Education Secretary, Michael Gove, has backed plans for school staff to hold annual variety shows in which they dance, read poetry or play musical instruments for the pupils.

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Their appointment hints at a more traditional Oscar ceremony which could include a variety of comedy, song and dance.

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There are 2 major types of dance movements and an endless variety of movements to express specific emotions.

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The guitar riffs could be in a variety of garage-rock or even dance songs the group has flirted with both styles but are pounded into Fall material by drum patterns that rarely change.

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Eight to ten performers dance to the music in a variety of formations.

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The pretty, dark-haired Funicello was 13 when she gained fame on "The Mickey Mouse Club, " a kids' variety show that consisted of stories, songs and dance routines.

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The tightrope walker executes a variety of acrobatic feats along with jokes, mimicry, songs and dance, while a clown engages the tightrope walker in humorous banter and musicians play to accompany the entertainment.

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See the above gallery for 10 recommended recent games in a variety of genres, from sports to first-person shoot-'em-ups to a new dance game that lets you bust a move in your living room.

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