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Mozambique National Troupe of song and dance

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"The Mozambique Dance Troupe stopped in Jamaica last week on its jaunt through the Caribbean. From the Semba [dance of love] to the Nondje [guerrille dance], they depicted on stage the many facets of their native life - war and conquest, joy in…

A most enjoyable dance was demonstrated by members of the Spanish Town Cultural Theatre

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"Flirtin' is fun: A most enjoyable dance was demonstrated by members of the Spanish Town Cultural Theatre on the occasion of the Spanish Town cultural evening held at the Kingston Intercontinental Hotel recently. The evening's entertainment programme…

The Kumina ritual by Tivoli Gardens

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"The Kumina ritual which is to be staged by Tivoli Gardens performances on Sunday at Tastee's Lenton Concert. The free concert will be at Tastee's Open Air Theatre beginning at 4:30 p.m."

Imole IIoba dancers

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'Imole Ilola dancers, an all female group perform a ritual dance. The girl in centre with the small statue represents the chief priestess."

Michael Binns, Lois Requa, Victor Brown, Denise Francis and Margaret Ranglin

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"Michael Binns, Lois Requa, Victor Brown, Denise Francis and Margaret Ranglin. Members of the Workshop of the Jamaica School of Dance in Folkform, which forms part of the concert performance."

Graduating students of Aboukir Educational and Industrial Institute in St. Ann performing a quadrille dance at the school

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"Graduating students of Aboukir Education and Industrial Institute performing a quadrille dance at their annual prize-giving function held at the school recently. The Aboukir Institute which prepares students for the Jamaica School Certificate…

Jericho All-Age School

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"The newly-opened Negril Beach Village is now trying to promote Jamaican culture in their weekly entertainment programme. Here the dance troupe from Jericho All-Age school is pictured during their grand performance of the Quadrille at the Village,…

Mozambique National Troupe of song and dance

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Members of the Mozambique National Troupe of song and dance, performing a tribal dance in Jamaica.

Mozambique National Troupe of song and dance

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Dancers from the Mozambique National Troupe performing onstage for a group of children in Jamaica.