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Intore (Rwanda)
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Intore is a dance performed by a troupe in Rwanda. The dancers are arranged in lines representing the ranks of warriors on a battlefield. Through their movements, they mimic a battle with an invisible adversary, leaping and wielding their spears and shields to the rhythm of the traditional drums and horns. They are supported by songs and poems of triumph. An expression of power, the dance is at the centre of community events and festivities, including harvest festivals and the reception of distinguished guests.
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