Roots in motion: Dances with Afro-descendant influence in the department of Atlántico
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https://doi.org/10.15648/invefor.v5i2.4673Keywords:
Dances, Afro-descendant, Tradition, Heritage, BlackAbstract
This article analyzes six folk dances from the department of Atlántico that include the term "negro" in their names, seeking to highlight their value as living expressions of the Afro-descendant legacy in the Colombian Caribbean. Using a critical, educational, and decolonial approach, it characterizes their choreographic, musical, aesthetic, and symbolic dimensions, revealing how these expressions function as bodily narratives of resistance, memory, and identity affirmation. The study highlights the importance of differentiating and protecting them as part of the intangible cultural heritage of Afro-descendants, contributing to their recognition andsafeguarding within the context of traditional Caribbean cultures.
Author Biography
Yordana Mileth Montenegro Benítez, Universidad del Atlántico
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