Kenyan Traditional African dances

Music is an international language, and with it comes the dance. Dancing is not uncommon in African culture, because in recent years been used to mark a variety of special occasions and holidays. Currently, eight provinces in Kenya but five major regions. Each region is a popular folk dance group of unique styles; Northern Kenya, western Kenya, the Central Coast and in eastern Kenya.

The Maasai dances in Kenya's North

The north represents the famous Maasai tribe. This ethnic community managed to withstand the test of time and has preserved its rich tradition and attires. The Maasai have a special dance that includes a circle and jumped up high. The women wear pearl necklaces or Shanga their necks they use dance as they sing the traditional music. The beautiful colors of shukas and with pearls choose mowhawk kind of hairstyle them with other dancers in Kenya

Unlike Chakacha coastal Kenya

the Maasai dances , coastal dances emphases powerful right movements. Chakacha a very popular dance from the coastal tribes and traditional music in general or Taarabt. The Taarabt music and dance, instrumental take up most of the songs, which all the dancers and the performers time to shake their waists and move their hands freely. The main difference between chakacha Taarabt and the pace of the faster songs chakacha that kind of music.

Kamba dances of the Eastern Province

The eastern province synonymous with traditional dances involve Akamba who shook his shoulders while stamping of bare feet. Their music is usually accompanied by drum beats and flutes. Depending on the ceremony or percussion instruments used to accompany singing and dancing occasion.

Mwomboko Central Region

Central Kenya famous for its hilly terrain and high mountain of God, Mount Kenya. The most populous tribe in Agikuyu who dances focused foot and hand movements. The sequential rythimic stamping feet and arm movements that make up most of the dances in this area. Mwomboko is one of the most popular dances in this area, and can be compared to a waltz or a slow-paced salsa dancing. The foot movement both male and female, and a missed step in the systematic ruin the whole performance. This dance is one of the least powerful dances in Kenya.

Isukuti West

This is a lot of strength and passion to the people of western Kenya dancing. Probably the most energetic dances that combine the remaining four dancing styles. Unlike the party who shake their waists, or people whose main focus is central to the legs, or northerners, who like to jump and Orientals, who shakes his shoulders, the people of western Kenya shakes the whole body. Accompanied by drums and famous Isikuti karingaringa a circular metal device that expresses faith, these people love to dance. Dancing in every ritual, be it a wedding or a funeral. However, circumcision is performed during the annual dance of the most colorful celebrations.

Each of the dances performed on special occasions, such as initiations, weddings or even funerals. They are easy to learn observation and a lot of fun.

Source by Stephen Putzker

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