English teachers might like to try this with their students.

*The Hokey Pokey* Shakespearian Style

(Could you dance it to these version)

O proud left foot, that ventures quick within

Then soon upon a backward journey lithe.

Anon, once more the gesture, then begin:

Command sinistral pedestal to writhe.

Commence thou then the fervid Hokey-Poke.

A mad gyration, hips in wanton swirl.

To spin! A wilde release from heaven's yoke.

Blessed dervish! Surely canst go, girl.

The Hoke, the poke -- banish now thy doubt.

Verily, I say, 'tis what it's all about.

*The Hokey Pokey* Original Lyrics

(Just in case you have forgotten it)

Put your left foot in,

Your left foot out,

Your left foot in,

And shake it all about.

You do the hokey pokey

And turn yourself around

That's what it's all about.

That is precisely why I stopped reading Shakespeare right after finishing university.

It was after reading similar that I turned to Irish whiskey.......... Thank you.

Where for art thou? Songsam

What if it was written by Kraftwerk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD5P7RsC9TI

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There is a Glasgow Rangers version of it - Google it if you must, though beware it is offensive.

Sounds like Kevin Rudd (known locally as Aussie PM KRudd) took lessons in English from Shakespeare.

Peter