The Communicativeness of Okobo Traditional Dance
Performances

Ita; Oyokunyi Otu; Edet; Abia; Attang; Akanimo Christian; Okon; Elsie Edet

doi:https://doi.org/0.56201/rjmcit.v8.no1.2022.pg86.100

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The Communicativeness of Okobo Traditional Dance Performances

Ita, Oyokunyi Otu, Edet,Abia, Attang, Akanimo Christian, Okon, Elsie Edet

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Dance can be said to be a universal practice all over the world, but what may not readily be agreed upon is whether dance communicates the same meaning universally. Every society has her dance pattern, rhythm and even movements. These define the nature of indigenous dance in African society. The study attempts to give symbolism and forms to the traditional dance among the Okobo people of Akwa Ibom State. Using a library research method, the study brings out the following findings that dance can communicate the following: Spirituality, Vocation, Identity, uniqueness, and Social Cohesion

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DanceCommunicationSymbolism and Forms

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The Communicativeness of Okobo Traditional Dance Performances

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