African Dance

African Dance
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Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Total Pages : 137
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ISBN-13 : 9781604134773
ISBN-10 : 1604134771
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Book Synopsis African Dance by : Kariamu Welsh-Asante

Download or read book African Dance written by Kariamu Welsh-Asante and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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