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Which bow instrument controls the speed of Capoeira?

How the world dances

Chapter 1

Sacred movements and spiritual origins

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Chapter 2

Royal courts and the rise of ballet

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Chapter 3

Street, jazz, and social revolutions

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Chapter 4

Festive community and regional storytelling

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Ch 3 · Street, jazz, and social revolutions
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