DanceAfrica is a heritage and community celebration equable on the manifold dance forms of the African Diaspora held annually in New York City, Washington...
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recognized for formally introducing African dance styles and traditions on a professional level to America. The DanceAfrica festival founded in 1977 influenced...
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African-American dance is a form of dance that was created by Africans in the Diaspora, specifically the United States. It has developed within various...
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Brooklyn (section Caribbean and African American)
holds the DanceAfrica festival in late May, featuring street vendors and dance performances showcasing food and culture from all parts of Africa. Since the...
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variety of dance styles have been developed; see Modern dance. African American dance developed in everyday spaces, rather than in dance studios, schools...
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Abdel R. Salaam (category African-American male dancers)
Dance Theatre located in New York City. He is also the artistic director of DanceAfrica. DanceAfrica was founded by Chuck Davis (dancer). DanceAfrica...
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Dance is an important aspect of some religious rites in ancient Egypt, similarly dance is also integral to many ceremonies and rites among African people...
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year-round community programs. Fall for Dance Festival DanceAfrica Modern dance in the United States National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame Performing arts...
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Stick dance was a dance style that African–Americans developed on American plantations during the slavery era, where dancing was used to practice "military...
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American dancer and choreographer whose work focused on traditional African dance. He was the founder of DanceAfrica, the Chuck Davis Dance Company, and...
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