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African Dance
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21
Dance
Graduate
04/29/2013

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Les Ballet Africans (National company of Guinea)
Definition
The first African dance company to perform in the United States
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Djembe
Definition
Lead drum
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Djun-djun
Definition
drum that marks the temps
Term
54
Definition
countries that are members of African Union
Term
55
Definition
Number of recognized states in Africa (includes Morocco)
Term
56
Definition
Number of recognized states and de facto states if you include Somaliland
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Rhythm; Physical agility; stamina; coordination; desire and willingness to learn
Definition
things student should possess to be successful in African dance
Term
Funga
Definition
originated in Liberia as a traditional dance of welcome (first traditional African American dance)
Term
Lamban
Definition
Bambara dance of celebration and healing
Term
Manjiani
Definition
Bambara social dance
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Ajaja
Definition
Nigerian ritual dance
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Sunnu
Definition
Bambara dance of celebration
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BaTaKaTo
Definition
Nigerial social dance
Term
Calinda
Definition
Originated in Haiti, performed in Congo Square
Term
Mai, Gede, Nago, Yanvalou
Definition
Haitial religious dances
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Wolosa Dong
Definition
Bambara dance of breaking the chains of indentured servitude
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Akonkon
Definition
wrestler dance of the Jola people
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KakiLambe & Sinte
Definition
dance of celebration from the Baga people of Guinea
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Basket Dance
Definition
dance of the market women from the Bushe people of the Congo
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Gumboot Dance
Definition
from South Africa, dance of the diamond miners
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Kasunde
Definition
dance of cow herders from the Balante people
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