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Periodical article Periodical article Leiden University catalogue Leiden University catalogue WorldCat catalogue WorldCat
Title:The social significance of dance in black Africa
Authors:Hanna, W.J.ISNI
Hanna, Judith L.ISNI
Year:1971
Periodical:Civilisations
Volume:21
Issue:2
Pages:238-242
Language:English
Geographic term:Subsaharan Africa
Subject:dance
Abstract:A first attempt to analyse in a systematic way the social significance of African dances. Poses four hypotheses: 1. The African dance aims at socialization and tension release. 2. Has motivated goals, such as sexual reproduction, military defense or offense, and work. 3. Involves adaptation to the supernatural. 4. Contributes to integration, at different levels of inter-human relations. Notes, French summary.
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