Western African Court Ghana Asante Court Dance of Ghana Existed long before French court Originally performed only for royalty Dancers appear according to social order of their respective noble person Asantehene king MUST BE Majestic Elegant Unhurried no rush Expression of inner feelings Expression of solidarity a recognition of the unity of a culture Asante Court Dance Who participates Anyone No restrictions Order in which individuals appear Junior chiefs Senior chiefs Unique movements Spinning of umbrellas drum censorship entrances are choreographed small amount of movement but fluid intricacy use a type of sign language to communicate more flexibility Asantehene is approachable and dancers are allowed to come to him Notice Use of space relationship to time through music level of energy
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