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Pbs: Arts in the Renaissance: Upon a Summer's Day
In this video, instructor Jennifer Rose teaches a group of fifth-grade students a Renaissance dance, Upon a Summer's Day, from John Playford's book The English Dancing Master. Included are teaching tips and additional background...
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Pbs: African/african American Culture: Gue Pelou
Watch a professional stilt dancer and musician perform the Gue Pelou dance from the Ivory Coast. This dance is a sacred rite used to honor and communicate with the spirit world and can be danced to protect the village. Included are...
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Pbs: African/african American Culture: Sohu
In this video watch a performance of Sohu, a ritual cleansing dance from Togo. Included are teaching tips and additional background information. [7:15]
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Pbs: African/african American Culture: Manjani
The Manjani, a West African dance that celebrates an important event such as the harvest, a wedding, or a naming ceremony is performed by The Imani Dance and Drum Company. Included are teaching tips, a lesson plan, and additional...
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Pbs: African/african American Culture: Kou Kou
Watch a performance of the Kou-Kou dance, a communal recreational dance often used to teach kids how to dance, from the Ivory Coast. Included are teaching tips and additional background information. [3:07]