Palm play

Series: Movement Style and Culture Series

Duration: 29

Year Published: 1977

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: The ancient and mysterious art of dance is analyzed cross-culturally with emphasis on palm gestures. The film demonstrates how the hand patterns used by dancers reflect cultural conventions regarding sexuality and gender dominance, social structure, religious practices, and food production.

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