African Dance

African Dance PDF Author: Kariamu Welsh-Asante
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1604134771
Category : Dance
Languages : en
Pages : 137

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Book Description
The ancient tradition of African dance has influenced dance styles all over the world. It is used to commemorate many annual ceremonies and activities, such as rites of passage and the harvest, and it is also an important form of recreation, religious expression, and storytelling. In African Dance, Second Edition, the varied cultures of Africa and their respective dances are explored, along with the effects that colonialism had on the art form.