Definitions
Dance: This is the movement of body parts in response to Music.
Aspects: These are ideas which make up a Folk Dance.
Costumes These are clothing worn by the participants during the performance of a folk dance
Roles of Costumes
To depict the cultural community
To make participants appealing
To distinguish different roles
Influence participants level of confidence
Allow participants freedom of movements
Enhance the visual effects of the dance movements
They serve as a symbol of beauty and harmony
Creates uniformity among participants
2. Body Adornments
This is an art involving decoration of the body through the use of paints ochre or henna.
It is also the application of substances of ones body to make him or her appealing
3. Ornamentation
This is the use of instruments during the performance of a folk dance.
4. Body Movements
This is the movement of body parts by participants during the performance of a folk dance to express emotions
5. Dance Formations
These are dance patterns made by participants to add beauty to the folk dance.
6. Songs
These are African Folk Tunes drawn from a particular community. They are usually sang using the local languages
7. Messages
These are ideas communicated through the use of songs.
Every song which is sang has an intended message to the audience
8. Props
These are items used during the performance of a Folk Dance
9. Instrumentations
This is the use of instruments during the performance of a folk dance.
Roles of Instrumentalists
They are participants who plays the instruments
They help keep the steady beat of a folk dance
They help in pitching the performance
They make the dance lively and interesting
They enrich the texture of performance
They assist in changing of the melodies, dance, styles and formations to ensures the transitions are smooth
hey provide melodies support to the rhythms and melodies in the dance
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