Form And Content Of Bata Dance Performance Of The Yoruba People Of Southwest Nigeria

ABSTRACT Generally, indigenous dances have strong influence in our society because of the power such dance entails, these dances are most spectacular and are representative of any art form which calls for the highest participation in African indigenous life. The consistency of studying or practicing indigenous dances, paying attention only to the form without apt attention to the content is a problem that besets indigenous dances in Nigeria. The less attention given to traditional dances in Nigeria as regards the analysis and review of the content is an issue that needs urgent attention. The c…