What is the history of Atilogwu dance?

Brief History Of Atilogwu Dance Atilogwu is one of the oldest dances in Igbo land. It has been practiced by these people in their town. However Atilogwu would reach national fame in the early 1940’s when a member of the Aguobu Iwollo travelled to Ebeneba in Awka to learn about the dance.

Why do the people of Nigeria perform the Atilogwu dance?

The beat of the drum and Ogene dictates the tempo of the dance and sets a rhythm to the music. The Atilogwu dance is performed on important occasions such as marriages, festivals, coronations and other important celebrations that involve the participation of the community.

What is the purpose of the Atilogwu dance?

The Atilogwu dance is usually performed on important occasions like marriages, festivals, coronations and other important celebrations that involve the participation of the community. Usually, the occasion includes sumptuous and exotic dishes created from genuine and original Nigerian recipes, served in a buffet style.

What is Atilogwu Dance?

Atilogwu is a special kind of dance popular among the Igbo ethnic group particularly the people from Anambra. Atilogwu took several dancing styles from popular Igbo dances like Anam, Ogwulogwu, Anaku, Ochanja and Adunjanja.

Is Atilogwu difficult to learn?

Atilogwu took several dancing styles from popular Igbo dances like Anam, Ogwulogwu, Anaku, Ochanja and Adunjanja. It differs from all other dances in that it require acrobatics and quick body movements to perform it, hence making it a very difficult dance to learn.

When did Atilogwu become popular?

However Atilogwu would reach national fame in the early 1940’s when a member of the Aguobu Iwollo travelled to Ebeneba in Awka to learn about the dance. Before the Atilogwu became popular, dances such as the Ogwulogwu and Ubo Uya Kanga were the rave of the moment.

What is the significance of Atilogwu?

The Atilogwu dance will forever remain a symbol of the strength and virility of the Igbo people and its contribution to dance in Nigeria cannot be easily forgotten.