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Revision as of 10:51, 11 July 2006
Contents
Here are some things we covered in class today:
The circle represents life and community
- Life is a cycle.
- Most Ewe dances are in a circle.
- There is a connection between the physical and metaphysical--the living and the dead are related.
Gota
- The dance's basic movement
- The beginning drum signal
- The drum signal to change from the basic movement to improvised dance with your partner.
Gahu
- The bell pattern: low high high high high
- The rattle pattern: pum pa ti pa ti pa ti pa
- The basic steps: right right left left
Call & Response
- Call: Kini wee! Response: Zii wee! (with arm motion)