Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ319427
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Publication Date: 1985
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The Jerusarema Dance of Zimbabwe.
Asante, Kariamu Welsh
Journal of Black Studies, v15 n4 p381-403 Jun 1985
Traces the historical development of the Jerusarema, a traditional dance of the Shona of Zimbabwe, from its origins as a form of military defense to its present role in recreation and ceremony. Describes the Jerusarema, classifies it in relation to other African dance forms, and discusses how it is learned. (KH)
Descriptors: African Culture, African History, Black Studies, Dance, Folk Culture, Foreign Countries
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Zimbabwe
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