This picture was taken by Sylvia Chant, a Professor of Development Geography from the Department of Geography and Environment. It was taken in December 2010, in the Gambia.

Three young Jola girls in Fajara, Gambia, learn the dance moves essential to 'crossing the border' from childhood to adulthood, and have huge fun in the process. When I came across them practicing one sunny morning they were only too happy to show me their steps.

The next image in this month's perspectives is Maternal love.|

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