African Dances
Adumu (Maasai, Kenya/Tanzania)
Country: Kenya/Tanzania
Region: East Africa
Jumping high from a standing position, demonstrating strength and agility.
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Country: Global
Region: Innovative Contemporary Styles
Incorporates traditional African and street dance elements, creative expression.
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Country:
Region: Pan-African Influence
Energetic and fluid movements adapting to Afrobeat music.
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Country: Angola/South Africa
Region: Innovations and Cultural Fusions
Combines traditional African elements with house music beats, known for its upbeat energy.
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Country: Ghana/Togo
Region: West Africa
Performed at funerals and public gatherings, with a moderate tempo, elegant movements, known for its drumming.
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Country: Morocco
Region: North Africa
A communal dance and music tradition from the High Atlas Mountains, involving collective singing, dancing, and drumming.
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Country: Uganda
Region: East Africa
Traditional Buganda royal dance, known for its vigorous movements and prominent drumming.
Read MoreAzonto
Country: Ghana
Region: West Africa
This energetic and expressive dance involves intricate body movements and has gained international popularity, especially through social media.
Read MoreBakongo Dance
Country: Democratic Republic of Congo
Region: Central Africa
Focuses on lower body and hip movements to traditional drums, celebrating culture.
Read MoreBenga Dance
Country: Kenya
Region: East Africa
Lively, rhythmic movements mirroring the beat of the music.
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Country: Cameroon
Region: Central Africa
Fast tempo and vigorous movements focusing on hips and legs reflecting forest people's rhythms.
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Country: Democratic Republic of Congo
Region: Central Africa
Series of fluid movements performed during communal gatherings and celebrations.
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