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Dance: The African Root: West African Dance

This clip demonstrates the West African dance Mouwa and gives explanations of aspects of basic aspects of West African dance, as well as warm-up exercises. Basic movements of African dance and choreography are also discussed.
Season 1 Episode 68

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