- Series Statement
- Encyclopaedia cinematographica ; E 1417
- Subject
- Note
- Filmed in 1967. Produced and distributed by the Institut für den Wissenschaftlichen Film, Göttingen, Germany.
- English title: South Africa, Transvaal; Dances of the workers from Johannesburg-Roodepoort. For a descriptive pamphlet in German, with English summary, see: *MGS (General) Encyclopaedia cinematographica.
- Access (note)
- Patrons can access streaming video file online only on site at the Library for the Performing Arts.
- Funding (note)
- Preservation of this video was supported by a donation from Lynn Garafola.
- Local note
- Former call number: *MGZIC 9-2316
- Call Number
- *MGZIDF 1618
- OCLC
- NYPY916004562-F
- Title
Südafrika, Transvaal [electronic resource] : Tänze der Arbeiter von Johannesburg-Roodepoort.
- Imprint
1967.
- Description
1 streaming video file (NTSC) (22 min.) : sd., col.
- Series
Encyclopaedia cinematographica ; E 1417
- Summary
Filmed at a performance at the Durban Deep Ltd. Combine in Roodepoort. Men from different Bantu-speaking groups perform the following dances: the Swasi "ndlamu"; an unidentified dance by the Setapo (a branch of the Xhosa); the Shangaan "makwaya"; the Ndau "muchongolo," which incorporates acrobatic elements; the Chopi "ngodo," part of which is danced with swords and shields; the Zulu "ndlamu": and the Zingili "ndlamu."
- Restricted Access
Patrons can access streaming video file online only on site at the Library for the Performing Arts.
- Funding
Preservation of this video was supported by a donation from Lynn Garafola.
- Local Note
Former call number: *MGZIC 9-2316
- Connect to:
- Local Subject
Motion pictures. Südafrika, Transvaal.
- Local Subject
Ndau (African people) -- Dances.
Xhosa (African people) -- Dances.
Weapon dances.
Acrobatic dancing.
- Research Call Number
*MGZIDF 1618