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Problem: Identify the role of the Shaman in early tribal social structure and how he accomplished the task of keeping the community healthy, prosperous and safe. Identify two dance themes that were commonly used in primitive tribal life. Dance design refers to the number of dancers and the formations used to create structure in dances. Identify and describe the difference dances associated with circle dances, line dances and column dances. In early Egyptian culture the dance style emphasized acrobatics and athleticism. There was also a preoccupation with life and death captured through the legend of Osiris which was recorded in the Book of the Dead. What was that legend? Name two of the great Greek philosophers that felt dance was a gift from the gods and should be an integral part of everyone's cultural experience. The major contribution of the ancient Romans to dance / theatre was the development of pantomime. Identify one reason as to why pantomime flourished among the ancient Romans.