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Agbadza is an Ewe music and dance that evolved from the times of war into a very popular recreational dance. [1] It came from a very old war dance called Atrikpui and usually performed by the Ewe people of the Volta Region of Ghana, particularly during the Hogbetsotso Festival, a celebration by the Anlo Ewe people. In addition, it is also ...
This category groups various dance, dance style, and dance history in Ghana. Subcategories. This category has only the following subcategory. A. Ashanti dances (1 P)
Atsiagbekor is a traditional war dance of the Ewe people, originating in Ghana's Volta Region and extending to Togo and Benin. Historically performed to celebrate military victories, the dance reflects the bravery and strategic unity of Ewe warriors and their communities.
Borborbor is a Ghanaian and Togolese traditional dance performed by the Ewe people from the mid-Volta region of Ghana and Southern Togo including Kpalime and Lomé. [1] The dance is performed especially during the festival of the chiefs and people of communities. [2] This dance is believed to have been originated by Mr. Francis Kudzo Nuatro in ...
Azonto is a dance and music genre from Ghana. [1] Ghana News Agency cites their study which found out the dance is connected to the traditional Ga dance Kpanlogo, associated with the coastal towns in the country such as Chorkor, James Town, Teshie, Nungua and Tema, in the Greater Accra Region.
Albert Mawere Opoku (1915–2002), was a Ghanaian choreographer, dancer, printmaker, painter, and educator. [1] He was the first person to teach courses in African dance at the University of Ghana, Legon, and was also the founder and first director of the Ghana National Dance Ensemble.
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The dance start with the individual making a beat by hitting both tights with both hands twice and clapping the hands on the third beat. Then after, beats the chest twice to make the fourth and fifth beat. This is being done with a smile and cheerful face while moving. Also, the dance performance goes in the rhythm of the instruments. [2] [3]