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African Dance Review

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How are African Dancers typically arranged?Circle
When in a circle, what's a defining feature of the danceSolo dancer uses feet while others are clapping
Why are many African dances performedlove, healing, spiritual
What instrument is most common in African Dance?Drums
Most African Dances can be described asupbeat and celebratory
What are commons outfits in African dances?headpieces, face paint, ankle bells, lapas
What dynamic quality is most prevalent in African Dances?Percussive
What level do people dance at in African Dance?Medium with knees bent
What is folk dance?the dance of the people that represents a specific nationality or groups heritage and values
What is a social dance?a recreational dance form -- most do not know where it started
What is the African Healing Dance meant to do?express values in dance by bringing them into physical consciousness and felt at a cellular level. Dance cannot be absorbed intellectually.
Where do African Healers get their inspiration?Observation of animals and elements (earth, water, wind, fire)
From the African Rain dance, we learn that all dance is aboutsymbolism


English/Drama Teacher
Roosevelt High School
SD

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