Togo · West Africa
Communal circles with dancers showcasing moves in celebrations.
Kenya/Tanzania · East Africa
Slow waist and hip movements, performed by women at weddings and festive …
Ivory Coast · West Africa
A dance style that emerged in the early 2000s, characterized by its …
Uganda · East Africa
Energetic Bakiga dance with jumps and stomps, expressing joy and celebration.
Ethiopia · East Africa
Known for its unique focus on intense shoulder movements, this dance is …
Cape Verde · Island Nations
Fast pace and joyful expression with accordion and rhythmic movements encouraging community …
Egypt · North Africa
Lively, flirtatious movements traditionally performed by Ghawazi women for entertainment.
Morocco · North Africa
A spiritual and trance-inducing dance performed by the Tuareg people, involving intricate …
South Africa · Southern Africa
Originating from the gold mines, workers would use their gumboots as instruments, …
Morocco/Algeria · North Africa
Sufi trance dance, repetitive movements for spiritual ecstasy.
Botswana · Southern Africa
Slow, graceful movements symbolizing happiness and unity, performed at celebrations.
Kenya · East Africa
Fast-paced dance of the Luhya people, performed at public events with the …