Saturday, 30 March 2013

TYPES OF AFRICAN DANCE

Summoning and Possession Dance
This is the most common form of African folk dance and most of the indigenous tribes use this type of dance to call a spirit, that are worshipped by many tribes. This dance can also be used during war or in a drought as it is believed that it will bring them some good fortune. 

 

 
Warrior Dance
The warrior dance is a typical African dance form that is a fusion of warfare movements and artistic movements of the body. This dance form consists of many aggressive movements like “stabbing” with drum beats.



 
Coming of Age Dance
This dance form is meant to celebrate the coming of age of a young person. “Coming of age” is an important ritual in many African tribes.
 

Welcome Dance

The welcome dance is performed to greet guests. This dance is meant to exhibit the tribe’s culture as well as to express the feelings and happiness of the tribe due to the arrival of the guests


 

 
Love Dance
The love dance is also known as the celebration dance. This type of dance is performed to celebrate different festivals and happy events like weddings, tribal rituals and anniversaries. Trained dancers perform this dance in front of other tribal members.
 

 

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