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Cuban Dance Group

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Cuban Dance Group performing at Carifesta 1976.

Jamaica School of Dance

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"Jamaica School of Dance members demonstrate Cuban modern dance techniques developed by Cuban dancer, Eduardo Rivero [white leotards] at the Caribbean Dance Seminar at the Cultural Training Centre on Friday, December 8. Mr. Rivero is a foundation…

Danza Nacional

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Dance performance by Danza Nacional from Cuba.

Gombey dancers from Bermuda

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"This group of "Gombey" dancers from Bermuda will form part of that country's contingent to Carifesta 76, the second Caribbean Festival of Arts, which runs from July 23 to August 2. Gombey is one of the oldest forms of folk dance in the Caribbean."

Comedy Ballet Chorus

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"Comedy ballet chorus, permanent company of Karl Marx Theatre."

A scene from a dance by the Conjunto de Danza Popular

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"A scene from a dance by the Conjunto de Danza Popular, a dance group attached to the Karl Marx theatre in Havana. Here a mother [left] looks disapprovingly as she dances with her partner. The Conjunto de Danza Popular will participate in Carifesta…

An Ettu group from Hanover

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"An Ettu [or Etu] group from Hanover demonstrate a ceremonial dance to guests of the Club Caribbean Hotel in Runaway Bay recently. Ettu, like Kumina is based on African religions. The group shown here are able to trace their ancestry back to the…

Chinese Cultural Song and Dance Ensemble

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"A scene from "Peacock Dance' performed by the Cultural Song and Dance Ensemble from China."