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Nine teams of step dancers from black Greek organizations wowed spectators recently at what has become the largest folk festival in the nation. One dance historian says stepping routines at the sororities and fraternities are part of a tradition that goes back to African tribal rituals. A folklorist says step competitions are a way for participants to express a connection to their community.
Also: A 92-year old dancer is still vibrant and teaching a college level improvisational dance class. She is now in her 69th year of teaching dance.
Also featured: The principles of physics are very much in play in stepping and all forms of dance. One physicist studies the science behind a dancer’s breathtaking moments on stage: from ballet pirouettes to the moves of hip-hop.
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Nine teams of step dancers from black Greek organizations wowed spectators recently at what has become the largest folk festival in the nation. One dance historian says stepping routines at the sororities and fraternities are part of a tradition that goes back to African tribal rituals. A folklorist says step competitions are a way for participants to express a connection to their community.
Also: A 92-year old dancer is still vibrant and teaching a college level improvisational dance class. She is now in her 69th year of teaching dance.
Also featured: The principles of physics are very much in play in stepping and all forms of dance. One physicist studies the science behind a dancer’s breathtaking moments on stage: from ballet pirouettes to the moves of hip-hop.
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