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Ikpo Okme

African dance step
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The Ikpo Okme is a dance step from the Igbo people of Nigeria. It is characterized by performers hopping from one foot to the other. This step is one of many variations within the Ubi-Ogazu dance, which is inspired by the movements of a guinea fowl.1

African dance styles are diverse and influenced by environmental, historical, and social factors. Rhythm is central to African dance, with dancers interpreting musical patterns through their movements. Skill is often assessed by a dancer's ability to follow complex rhythms, a concept referred to as "playing the drums with his feet".1

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  1. African dance - Rhythm
  2. African dance - The religious context

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