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October 8, 2025Yoruba Studies ReviewOpen Access

An Examination of Movements and Oral Poetry in the Performances of the Yoruba Bàtá Dance

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The Yoruba Bàtá dance serves as a vital platform for documenting oral traditions, weaving together proverbs, poetry, and wisdom sayings.
Embedded within the dance are codified meanings communicated through the talking drum, enriching both dancer and audience experience.
Employing sociological aesthetic theory, the study illustrates how dance connects past and present cultural narratives seamlessly.
Literary engagement and observation highlight the role of Yoruba Bàtá dance in preserving indigenous cultural heritage for future generations.

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This analysis uncovers the embedded meanings of oral traditions in Yoruba Bàtá dance performances, indicating their cultural significance.

Oluwafemi A. Jacob (2025) studied this question.

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This analysis uncovers the embedded meanings of oral traditions in Yoruba Bàtá dance performances, indicating their cultural significance.