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Historical Perspectives on Dance in Africa
Contributor(s): Abiola, Ofosuwa M. (Author)
ISBN: 1733357106     ISBN-13: 9781733357104
Publisher: Intelligentsia Press
OUR PRICE:   $40.50  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: August 2020
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BISAC Categories:
- Performing Arts | Dance - History & Criticism
- History | Africa - General
Physical Information: 0.36" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.48 lbs) 134 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - African
 
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Embedded within the dances of Africa are repositories of historical narratives, invaluable insights on the mindset of ancient and contemporary peoples, and revelations and budding hints of developing cultural phenomena. Such information greatly contributes to and facilitates deeper understanding of undeciphered African artifacts. It informs diverse disciplines, including African history, African studies, world history, archaeology, cultural studies, performance studies, and dance history, among other fields. Uncovering previously unknown artifacts is futile if their meaning continues to be a mystery. Historical Perspectives on Dance in Africa introduces students, scholars, and the general public to previously under-researched African dances and their meanings, and the cultural history that gave birth to them.

Contributor Bio(s): Abiola, Ofosuwa M.: - Dr. Ofosuwa M. Abiola received her Ph.D. in African History. Currently, she is Assistant Professor of Dance History, Coordinator of the Dance Program, and Coordinator of the Honors Program in the Department of Theatre Arts at Howard University. Her research interests include the history of Africana -- African and African Diaspora -- dance and performance; the history of Mandinka dance systems; screendance; and digital humanities. Dr. Abiola is the author of History Dances: Chronicling the History of Traditional Mandinka Dance, and the Editor-in-Chief of the peer-reviewed digital journal, Evoke: A Historical, Theoretical, and Cultural Analysis of Africana Dance and Theatre. Dr. Abiola founded and served as Artistic Director of the traditional African dance company, Suwabi African Ballet, for 15 Years.