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African dance
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The Abofor dance is a dance-mime performed by the Akan people of Ghana. It is staged after the killing of a dangerous animal. The purpose of the Abofor dance is to placate the spirit of the beast and to inform the community about how the animal was killed.1

African dances are diverse and vary greatly in style from one culture to another, influenced by environmental, historical, and social circumstances. These dances are earth-centered, with dancers interpreting musical rhythms through their movements. Skill in African dance is primarily assessed on rhythmic precision rather than spatial accuracy.2

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  1. African dance - Rhythm
  2. African dance - Work dances

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