This short animated film examines the roles of peer pressure, accountability and power struggles in bullying – a pervasive phenomenon. When a bully picks on a smaller member of his group, the whole community becomes involved. The bully, they learn, is himself a victim at home. Bully Dance is part of ShowPeace, a series of lively, animated films designed to explore conflict and dispute resolution.
This film about harassment and discrimination can help your students understand how bullying develops. Why are victims targeted? How can a bully’s power be quashed? The film can also be used to identify the elements of storytelling without dialogue and to explore narrative structure with second-language students.