Five(ish) Minute Dance Lesson: African Dance

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In this series, dancer Rujeko Dumbutshena and drummer Farai Malianga show you how to dance traditional African dances. For more on music and dancing, visit artsedge.kennedy-center.org.

ARTSEDGE: The Kennedy Center's Arts Education Network


    • Mar 15, 2012 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 7m AVG DURATION
    • 6 EPISODES


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    HD: Lesson 3: Dancing on the Clock (in High Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2012 8:52


    In this lesson, Rujeko teaches how to use a clock to practice dance steps. You'll get a real work-out when she moves into double-double time! For more on music and dancing, visit artsedge.kennedy-center.org.

    Lesson 3: Dancing on the Clock (in Standard Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2012 8:52


    In this lesson, Rujeko teaches how to use a clock to practice dance steps. You'll get a real work-out when she moves into double-double time! For more on music and dancing, visit artsedge.kennedy-center.org.

    HD: Lesson 2: Pelvic Isolation and Limb Throws (in High Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2012 6:12


    In this lesson, Rujeko teaches pelvic isolation and limb throws. Try to keep up when she moves into double time! For more on music and dancing, visit artsedge.kennedy-center.org.

    Lesson 2: Pelvic Isolation and Limb Throws (in Standard Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2012 6:12


    In this lesson, Rujeko teaches pelvic isolation and limb throws. Try to keep up when she moves into double time! For more on music and dancing, visit artsedge.kennedy-center.org.

    HD: Lesson 1: Dinhe (in High Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2012 6:09


    Rujeko teaches you how to do the “Dinhe," an African dance about celebrating the harvest. For more on music and dancing, visit artsedge.kennedy-center.org.

    Lesson 1: Dinhe (in Standard Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2012 6:09


    Rujeko teaches you how to do the “Dinhe," an African dance about celebrating the harvest. For more on music and dancing, visit artsedge.kennedy-center.org.

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