TGIF: Maori War Dance
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By , on September 17th, 2009 3 comments   Archaeology, History, and Art, Deep Sea Music, Scientist!, TGIF: Pictures & Movies   , , , , , , , , , , ,  

The haka is the traditional dance form of the Maori of New Zealand. Dances may contain stamping of the feet, slapping of the thighs, pounding of the fists, smacking of the elbows. This is accompanied with rhythmic shouted accompaniment sometimes taking the form of yells or battle cries. Maori War Dances are special forms of . . . → Read More: TGIF: Maori War Dance

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TGIF: Dance Your Sea Turtle Dissertation
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By , on April 17th, 2009 Leave a comment   Biodiversity, Conservation & Environment, Megavertebrate, TGIF: Pictures & Movies   , , ,  

From the world famous “Dance Your Dissertation” contest, now on YouTube with a methods section. This video depicts a dissertation entitled “The invention and adoption of conservation technology to successfully reduce the bycatch of protected marine species” by Lekelia, using a mix of modern dance and watusi styles in the remarkable Sea Turtle Conservation . . . → Read More: TGIF: Dance Your Sea Turtle Dissertation

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TGIF: Shark Ballet
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By , on January 23rd, 2009 2 comments   Biodiversity, Megavertebrate, TGIF: Pictures & Movies   , , ,  

This shark obviously has a some classical training. Broadcast Spawn!Tweet#call_to_action h4{padding:0px 5px;}This shark obviously has a some classical training. Broadcast Spawn!Tweet