DAN 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Javanese People, Subrogation, Eye Contact
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Fill in, true false, short response, maybe matching and think question. Does not apply to all other court dances to all african nations. Bugaku was one dance that is for the court but this one is the improvisation. Orchestra is lead by master drummer because he controls the dances pace and if something offends then the drummer will change the rhythm. Something will be said if he/she is doing something wrong. Ruler was selected based on knowing the dance and music forms of his people. Senior chiefs- announce status with more impressive umbrellas. One of three components: spiritual - you become something else. *asanti is the patron , master, and owner. Drum censorship- when someone does something wrong drummers stop playing. Anyone who is within the court can dance but only the skilled* ones can. Do not go to school to learn the dance it is passed down through the family.