Palm Play

Duration: 10:00

Year Published: 1977

Complete Record: Attempts to understand the "meaning" of our oldest but most mysterious art by analyzing cross-culturally one of its key elements-- in this case palm gestures. Illustrates six types of palm presentation prevalent in the dances of different cultural traditions. Documentary on hand gesture, Shows why in some parts of the world dance with their palms turned in while others openly present their palms to their partners. Explains the symbolism and cultural determinants of a universal dance element - palm gestures. Part of a series on movement styles and culture. From the Rhythms of the Earth series.

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