African dance: An Artistic, Historical and Philosophical Inquiry
African dance tribal wedding celebration in Zamunda from the epic Coming To America, choreograph by Paula Abdul |
The presence of dances originating from the continent of Africa, nowadays, is prevalent everywhere.
How do we define or recognize those dances from Africa?
I can't answer that question in a few words. These masterpieces of the art of movement stem from wide cultural, historical, political and social context.