Dance is one cultural attribute of Africa in general.
African dance alludes to a type of performing craftsmanship found among most societies of Sub-Saharan Africa. Still rehearsed today, it includes cadenced body developments joined with music and now and again dramatic portrayals. There are as numerous types of African dance as there are human gatherings
Dance is one cultural attribute of Africa in general. In Igbo land, dance stands out as a form of expression. Different parts of ala Igbo has its own unique dances. While some are very energetic and expressed by bending so low or even squatting like, (Enugwu), some are done with the whole body parts in beautiful expressive ways (Ebonyi) some are expressed by wriggling of the waists in stylish ways (Imo) while some are what we call egwu ngala, showcasing royalty, class, and pride (Anambra), Some are historic and carries powerful messages (Abia).
Dance is also a form of celebration. There is no successful cultural event in ala Igbo without the display of their cultural dance. It also exercises the body and keeps it fit. Dance makes the soul merry. If makes one just happy... Why we say dance away your sorrows.
In ala Igbo, these dances are made possible by sounds from the unique cultural instruments such as Ekwe, Udu, Ogene, ịgba, Osha, Ekperi, Ọjà, Ụbọ, Opi, and other indigenous and small instruments. The combination of these instruments brings out the different sounds which make up the dances.
In Nsukka ( Nsụka ) area of ala Igbo, they are known for different dances but two stands out: Ikorodo and Akụ ne-eche enyi. While ikorodo is a bit slow and very stylish, Akụ ne-eche enyi is energetic. They are both beautiful dances that are enjoyed and expressed in smiling faces when performing.
Tell us your area and what dance they are known for.
African dance alludes to a type of performing craftsmanship found among most societies of Sub-Saharan Africa. Still rehearsed today, it includes cadenced body developments joined with music and now and again dramatic portrayals. There are as numerous types of African dance as there are human gatherings
Dance is one cultural attribute of Africa in general. In Igbo land, dance stands out as a form of expression. Different parts of ala Igbo has its own unique dances. While some are very energetic and expressed by bending so low or even squatting like, (Enugwu), some are done with the whole body parts in beautiful expressive ways (Ebonyi) some are expressed by wriggling of the waists in stylish ways (Imo) while some are what we call egwu ngala, showcasing royalty, class, and pride (Anambra), Some are historic and carries powerful messages (Abia).
Dance is also a form of celebration. There is no successful cultural event in ala Igbo without the display of their cultural dance. It also exercises the body and keeps it fit. Dance makes the soul merry. If makes one just happy... Why we say dance away your sorrows.
In ala Igbo, these dances are made possible by sounds from the unique cultural instruments such as Ekwe, Udu, Ogene, ịgba, Osha, Ekperi, Ọjà, Ụbọ, Opi, and other indigenous and small instruments. The combination of these instruments brings out the different sounds which make up the dances.
In Nsukka ( Nsụka ) area of ala Igbo, they are known for different dances but two stands out: Ikorodo and Akụ ne-eche enyi. While ikorodo is a bit slow and very stylish, Akụ ne-eche enyi is energetic. They are both beautiful dances that are enjoyed and expressed in smiling faces when performing.
Tell us your area and what dance they are known for.
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