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School Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 2006
Gr 1-5 This well-designed, visually appealing book opens with a concise overview of the origins of African dance traditions that highlights the diversity of African peoples, cultures, and landscapes. Other two-page chapters cover how dances are passed on to children, different types of dances, image dances (those that mimic animal movements), costumes and body painting, honoring spirits and ances...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2006
Told in simple verse and lengthier descriptions, the story of African dance--origins, traditions, music--from various cultures serves as a ba...Log In or Sign Up to Read More