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African Traditional Dance

Dance carried by a people and danced at the occasions that call for it.

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  • Gumboot Dance No entries yet

    Percussive dance in Wellington boots, slapped and stamped for its rhythm, also called isicathulo.

  • Xhosa Dance No entries yet

    Xhosa dance, danced to voice and clapping with the shoulders and feet carrying it.

  • Zulu Dance No entries yet

    Zulu dance of high kicks and a stamped landing, danced to drums and song.

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