African Dances
Borborbor
Country: Togo
Region: West Africa
Communal circles with dancers showcasing moves in celebrations.
Read MoreChakacha (Kenya/Tanzania)
Country: Kenya/Tanzania
Region: East Africa
Slow waist and hip movements, performed by women at weddings and festive occasions.
Read MoreCoupé-Décalé
Country: Ivory Coast
Region: West Africa
A dance style that emerged in the early 2000s, characterized by its fast-paced rhythm and has become popular in clubs …
Read MoreDebke (Lebanon and the Levant)
Country: Lebanon and the Levant
Region: North Africa
Synchronized foot stomping, performed at weddings and joyous occasions.
Read MoreDoundounba
Country: Guinea
Region: West Africa
A dance of the Mandingue people, often referred to as the "dance of the strong men," showcasing acrobatic feats and …
Read MoreEkizino
Country: Uganda
Region: East Africa
Energetic Bakiga dance with jumps and stomps, expressing joy and celebration.
Read MoreEskista
Country: Ethiopia
Region: East Africa
Known for its unique focus on intense shoulder movements, this dance is an integral part of Ethiopian culture.
Read MoreFunaná
Country: Cape Verde
Region: Island Nations
Fast pace and joyful expression with accordion and rhythmic movements encouraging community participation.
Read MoreGhawazi Dance
Country: Egypt
Region: North Africa
Lively, flirtatious movements traditionally performed by Ghawazi women for entertainment.
Read MoreGuedra
Country: Morocco
Region: North Africa
A spiritual and trance-inducing dance performed by the Tuareg people, involving intricate hand and body movements.
Read MoreGumboots Dance
Country: South Africa
Region: Southern Africa
Originating from the gold mines, workers would use their gumboots as instruments, creating rhythms, and evolving into a form of …
Read MoreHadra
Country: Morocco/Algeria
Region: North Africa
Sufi trance dance, repetitive movements for spiritual ecstasy.
Read More