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Summary:

Documentary on the astoundingly energetic national dance company of Sierra Leone, on Africa's west coast. In 1964 they won the international dance competition at the New York Worlds Fair with their display of folkloric dances. Several years later they came back on tour and taped this sampling of their repertory, which reflects the cultural diversity and tribal traditions of the country. Commentary by dance authority Faubion Bowers takes the viewer through a variety of dances, and an interview with the company's director, who explains that thirteen different tribal and language groups are represented in this group. Dances shown here -- from several different tribal traditions --include celebrating the harvest, welcoming a visitor, acknowledging a benevolent demon, announcing happiness, and marking an important occasion. The performances feature traditional folkloric instruments and costumes. 1972.

Contributors:

Bowers, Faubion, 1917-1999 , interviewer

MacAndrew, James F. , performer

Brockway, Merrill , director, producer

National Dance Troupe of Sierra Leone , performer, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/prf

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

This edition in English.

Related Series:

Dance in video, volume 2

Alternate Titles:

Other title: Sierra Leone National Dance Troupe performance

Subjects:

Performances — Social life and customs

Folk dancing — Sierra Leone

Performances

Manners and customs

Folk dancing

Sierra Leone

Genres:

Documentary films

Online media

Internet videos

General Notes:

Title from resource description page (viewed Mar. 18, 2014).
Streaming media.
Restricted to the University of North Texas System.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 video file (28 min)).

Digital Characteristics:

video file

Call Numbers:

Online Video

OCLC Numbers:

877952136

Other Control Numbers:

2302592 (source: VaAlASP)
[Unknown Type]: ASP2302592/avon