Dance research in Tanzania
Article Abstract:
The National Dance Troupe begin researching dance in Tanzania in 1964 in an effort to promote cultural activities and popularize national dance. Their goals were to study traditional performances, costumes and music and then create new dances that would represent the cultural heritage of the new independent Tanzania. The Dance Troupe was disbanded in 1981, but dance research continues in 1998 under the auspices the Ministry of Education and Culture as well as other academic institutions.
Publication Name: Dance Research Journal
Subject: Arts, visual and performing
ISSN: 0149-7677
Year: 1998
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Even Jove sometimes nods
Article Abstract:
Translating early dance instruction books is difficult to do accurately. Problems include different spelling, punctuation and terminology. Unwitting inaccurate translations can result in changes of meaning, of which three are given here.
Publication Name: Dance Chronicle
Subject: Arts, visual and performing
ISSN: 0147-2526
Year: 1995
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