There are several kinds of traditional African dances. These dances all have a different geographic, historical and social context. They serve to express each stage in the life of an African man. They are practiced by men, women or even children. Traditionally, these dances are performed at weddings, parties, etc.
They are a means of expression that is to say, they serve to express emotions because the whole body is aroused. So it takes a lot of energy. Discover some traditional African dances :
• Assiko is a traditional dance from Cameroon practiced by Bassas and Betis
• Guéréwol a traditional dance of Niger practiced by the Wodaabe
• Gule Wamkulu is a traditional dance practiced in Malawi, Zambia and Mozambique by the Chewa
• Allaoui is a traditional dance from Algeria performed by the Tlemcen, Nedroma, Maghnia, Ghazaouet, Sebdou and Méchria
• Bikutsi is a traditional dance in Cameroon practiced by the Betis
• Mangambeu is a traditional dance from Cameroon practiced by the Bamileke
• Tannour is a traditional dance in Egypt
• Ahouach is a traditional Moroccan dance practiced by the Berbers
• The knife dance in Ivory Coast is practiced by the Yacoubas