The most important factor affecting the formation of African dance diversity

The most important factor affecting the formation of African dance diversity is culture.

African dance has a long history. It is said that dance appeared on the African continent as early as 6000 years ago. Dance is the oldest, most common and most important artistic expression of African nations, and it is also a precious heritage of African splendid culture.

There are many kinds of African dances, which can be roughly divided into two categories: black dances in sub-Saharan Africa and Arabic dances popular in North Africa. Black dance can be divided into traditional ritual dance and folk entertainment dance. African dance is created by African working people in their production activities, and is often used to show scenes such as burning, sowing, harvesting and hunting.

People's worship of totem maintains a simple national style and has the characteristics of antique. African dance is also constantly improved and improved in long-term practice. It is deeply rooted in people's hearts, famous for its strong sense of rhythm, rich feelings, vigor, grandeur and ever-changing dance movements, and occupies an important position in the garden of world culture and art.

Rich African drum expressions;

African dance has various forms and different fields. Ghana, a country in the northwest, is one of the oldest countries in Africa. It has a long national history and splendid ancient culture, and its traditional folk dance is very developed. Known as "the hometown of African dance".

Although there are many kinds of traditional folk dances in Ghana, they can be roughly distinguished from religion, geography and climate. Among the traditional dances in Ghana, dances influenced by religion account for a large proportion. Religious dances in Ghana are usually performed in the worship of ancestors, gods and objects, which are characterized by rigorous structure, complicated movements and singing while dancing.

The contents of lyrics are special worship language, poems and customs, which dancers can only master after strict training. The famous religious dances in Ghana are Yaya Dance of Ewenki, Awa Odori Dance of Bronze and Tigali Dance in the North.

Watching African dance not only gives people beautiful enjoyment, but also gives people confidence and strength. African dance moves rough and powerful, and the melody is strong and touching.