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What is the history of the bele folk dance?
check e-how.com It an African dance that can be found in the West Indies.
Why was music was and dance were so important in West African society?
Because it was the only thing they had...
Can you get a biagraphy on African dance?
African dance
Who invented African Dance?
Many years ago, Africans would jump around the campfire and sing at the same time but things have drastically changed. African dance in recent times is modeled after the western world but still retaining the background African culture.
How did African dance influence American dance?
African dance Influenced American dance by the whites watching the africans so the decieded to dance so then it became African-American dancing.
Similarities between African dance and Ballet?
Ballet dance and African dance are both performance dances.
When did Jonkonnu started?
jonkonnu dance originated in the 17th centuryin the west coast of africa and spread to the west indies via the trading slaves. the dance got its name from an ancient african tribal chief named john canoe
How does west African music and dance influenc music today?
It shows that from the simplest form of music, a multigenre culture can be made.
What is the definition for African dance in dance?
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What does west African music and dance influence music today?
West African music is based in the ancient religions of the area. Drums and stringed instruments make up the characteristic qualities of West African music. It is a highly rhythmic style of music.
Why do you think music and dance were so important in west African society?
Music and dancing were so important in West African society because it was the way to communicate with others and unite people from other places.
What dance did tap dancing originate from?
A uniquely American dance form, tap dance is the fusion of British Isles Clog and Step dancing with the rhythms of West African drumming (the tap sounds were used to replace the beats of the drums.) The creation of tap dance came from many different dance forms.
