Sunday, September 28, 2014

A Journey Through Dance: African Ceremonial Dance



Dance is an intricate thread in the web of culture. Each country or geographic region has a dance that is dedicated to the social culture. African dance is one of those dances. The energetic, expressive movement of the body conveys the dancer’s emotion. It captures the heart of the audience and embeds the message via the percussion of the costume and the beat of the drums. The gyration of the hips, rhythmic stomping clapping and chanting adds to the excitement and enchantment of the dances. It is amazing how a dance is incorporated in the tribal hunting rituals, funeral processions, religious rites of passage and celebrations. It is more than just a dance. It is a part of life.
Ballet On Wheels offers a class that gets to the root of things and teaches students how to embody the culture and embrace the elaborate movement. By the end of the class, it would feel as you have stepped into a whole new world. Visit www.balletonwheels.org to view the schedule for classes and register today!

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