Here is the link to the book: file:///Users/selinavang/Downloads/Doing%20the%20Black%20Dance%20by%20Halifu%20Osumare.pdf Please read the pp 5 - 14 of the posted article by Halifu Osumare (Doing the

Here is the link to the book: file:///Users/selinavang/Downloads/Doing%20the%20Black%20Dance%20by%20Halifu%20Osumare.pdf Please read the pp 5 - 14 of the posted article by Halifu Osumare (Doing the "Black" Dance and The Black Dance Debate sections). Once you have thoroughly read this excerpt, please draft a written response that addresses the following prompts:

1. What details of Osumare's analysis of dance definitions are important for an understanding of her discussion of "black" dance?

2. Describe some of details of the history of black dance artists in the U. S. that Osumare provides; how do these details or historic moments relate to notions of Eurocentrism or the Africanist aesthetic?

3. Provide a detailed description of Osumare's analysis of "The Black Dance Debate". Include vivid details and specific examples to illustrate or support your key points.

4. Describe some of your own, personal viewpoint or life experiences that relate to the content in Osumare's chapter.

Your overall response should be about 2 pages, double spaced, when completed. Your descriptions and analyses should be in your own words, with select quoted passage to support your claims. Avoid "cutting and pasting" text and piecing it together for your response.

Please upload your paper as a word doc or pdf by the end of the day on Sunday, Dec 6th.