This article was downloaded by: [Dartmouth College Library] On: 28 July 2015, At: 19:49 Publisher: Routledge Informa Ltd Registered in England and Wales Registered Number: 1072954 Registered office: 5 Howick Place, London, SW1P 1WG Click for updates African and Black Diaspora: An International Journal Publication details, including instructions for authors and subscription information: http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/rabd20 The ontology of twerk: from ‘sexy’ Black movement style to Afro-Diasporic sacred dance Elizabeth Pérez a a Department of Religion, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, USA Published online: 28 Jul 2015. To cite this article: Elizabeth Pérez (2015): The ontology of twerk: from ‘sexy’ Black movement style to Afro-Diasporic sacred dance, African and Black Diaspora: An International Journal, DOI: 10.1080/17528631.2015.1055650 To link to this article: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17528631.2015.1055650 PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR ARTICLE Taylor & Francis makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the “Content”) contained in the publications on our platform. However, Taylor & Francis, our agents, and our licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability for any purpose of the Content. Any opinions and views expressed in this publication are the opinions and views of the authors, and are not the views of or endorsed by Taylor & Francis. The accuracy of the Content should not be relied upon and should be independently verified with primary sources of information. Taylor and Francis shall not be liable for any losses, actions, claims, proceedings, demands, costs, expenses, damages, and other liabilities whatsoever or howsoever caused arising directly or indirectly in connection with, in relation to or arising out of the use of the Content. This article may be used for research, teaching, and private study purposes. Any substantial or systematic reproduction, redistribution, reselling, loan, sub-licensing, systematic supply, or distribution in any form to anyone is expressly forbidden. Terms &