Dance is one of many human ways of expressing art. But it can be more than just art. Sometimes it is very cultural and has spiritual significance embedded in its moves. In Africa, dance is one of many ways of worship, performed as offerings to the gods of the land. But over time, these things have lost their spiritual significance due to the frequency of the performances and have become mere art.
Traditional dance performances in Nigeria have spiritual significance on the dancers. The dancers "feel it" and for that moment when performing are in tune with the dance. They breathe the breath of the spirits in ways that no one else can understand.
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