African Dances
Taarab Dance
Country: Tanzania/Zanzibar
Region: East Africa
Accompanies Taarab music, with graceful, fluid movements influenced by Swahili Coast cultures.
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Country: Egypt
Region: North Africa
An ancient martial art that has evolved into a folk dance, characterized by the use of long sticks and performed …
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Country: Nigeria
Region: West Africa
Ceremonial dance of the Hausa people, regal movements, performed at festivals and royal events.
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Country: Angola
Region: Central Africa
Storytelling dance using masks and costumes, representing ancestral spirits and social themes.
Read MoreTraditional Rwandan Dance
Country: Rwanda
Region: East Africa
Graceful movements with dancers in vibrant traditional attire.
Read MoreTsapiky (Madagascar)
Country: Madagascar
Region: Island Nations
Fast-paced footwork and lively beats reflecting the spirit of southern Madagascar.
Read MoreTswana Traditional Dance
Country: Botswana
Region: Southern Africa
This dance includes a series of jumps, high kicks, and stomps, reflecting the rhythms and themes of Tswana music and …
Read MoreUmqombothi
Country: South Africa
Region: Southern Africa
Zulu and Xhosa dance for beer brewing ceremonies, rhythmic movements and singing, celebrating community.
Read MoreZar (Egypt and Sudan)
Country: Egypt and Sudan
Region: North Africa
Complex rhythms, lasting for hours, aiming to appease spirits.
Read MoreZebola
Country: Congo
Region: Central Africa
Complex footwork and agility, celebrating victories in sports or politics.
Read MoreZouglou Dance
Country: Ivory Coast
Region: West Africa
Emerging from a music genre, known for storytelling movements reflecting youth experiences.
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