dance, black

Informative passages and lyrical verse explore the history and rhythmic qualities of traditional African dance. Includes information about the Harlem-based African dance troupe Batoto Yetu, photographs, and a map.

Explores the dance traditions of African-Americans, from their origins in the expressive dances that the slaves brought from Africa through the development of jazz and tap to modern dance and ballet.

Informative passages and lyrical verse explore the history and rhythmic qualities of traditional African dance. Includes information about the Harlem-based African dance troupe Batoto Yetu, photographs, and a map.

Describes the history of jazz tap in America, tracing the origins of tap to the dances and rhythms of Africa, and discusses the contributions of tap to modern dance styles.

A history of Black dance from its origins in Africa to its integration with ballet and modern dance.

Tamika, a young girl, tells about her experiences learning African dance. Includes photographs and a word list.

Examines the purpose and meaning of the varied dances of Africa, looking at the specific dances of western, eastern and central, northern, and southern regions of the continent.

Introduces the history, religious significance, national styles, and basic steps of traditional dance from the Africa.