African folk dances

Adumu or Enkipaata, also known as the Maasai jumping dance, is a type of dance that the Maasai people of Kenya and Tanzania practice. Young Maasai warriors generally perform the energetic and acrobatic dance at ceremonial occasions including weddings, religious rites, and other significant cultural events.

thumb|Sebiba Touareg Exhibition of Djanet in Algeria. Sebiba (, Tifinagh: ⵙⴱⵉⴱⴰ) is the term used in Algeria to designate a festival and the Tuareg people's dance performed on this occasion and accompanied by female drummers in the Sahara oasis of Djanet in the Tassili n'Ajjer region in southern Algeria. . The dance was recognized by UNESCO in 2014 for its significance to humanity's intangible cultural heritage.

The Vimbuza is a traditional dance of the Tumbuka people of Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia. It is a ritualistic dance performed to communicate with the spirits of the dead and to seek their guidance.

Intore, sometimes called the Dance of Heroes, is a traditional dance performed by men in Rwanda and Burundi; women are not allowed to do so. Intore came to Rwanda in the 1830s when the royal Muyange fled fighting in neighbouring Burundi Kingdom and was granted asylum by the King of Rwanda.

thumb|Larakaraka Dance Performance at Ndere Centre thumb|Larakaraka dance performance thumb|Women dancing Lakaraka dance Larakaraka is a traditional courtship dance that originated from the Acholi people of Uganda. This dance, among the more than 50 Acholi dances, holds significant importance and is typically performed on special occasions, particularly weddings and communal festivities. Serving as a romantic display of artistry and physical prowess, vibrant display of dance skill, and cultural expression. Larakaraka enables young men to exhibit their dancing skills, vitality, and agility, all

thumb|300x300px|Edonga dance. thumb|Edonga dance performance thumb|Karamoja women performing Edonga dance Edonga Dance, also known as Edonga, is a traditional cultural dance originating from the Karamajong people, an ethnic group of the Nilotic community residing in the northeastern region of Uganda especially in Kotido and Moroto districts. This dance form is performed by both men and women, accompanied by melodious songs sung in the native Karamojong language. Edonga Dance holds significant cultural importance within the community and heritage of the Karamajong people.

thumb|Ndere Troupe performing the Ekitaguriro Cultural dance|258x258px thumb|Kids performing Ekitaguriro|266x266px Ekitaguriro aka Cow Dance is a traditional dance originating from Nkore or Ankole region which is located in the South Western Uganda. It is a celebratory dance that is performed by both men and women as an expression of gratitude for their cattle and to showcase local prosperity such as birth, marriage and abundant harvest. It is an integral part of social gatherings and events in the region, symbolizing the deep-rooted cultural significance of cattle in the community.

thumb|299x299px|Acholi Bwola Dance thumb|Bwola dance by the Acholi thumb|Acholi Cultural tools used in the performance of their dances Bwola, also known as Acholi bwola, is a traditional dance that originates from the Acholi people in Northern Uganda. It is reserved for special occasions and performances in front of royalty, including kings and chiefs. This dance is often showcased during the installation of new chiefs or at various royal functions.

Dance of the Alur people of Uganda

thumb|Amaggunju traditional dance|alt=AmaggunjuAmaggunju originated among the Baganda people and it holds significant importance as it was initially developed in the king's palace. The dance's history can be traced back to the year 1582, during the reign of King Mulondo. He died without an heir, although multiple of his wives were pregnant at the time of his death. The medicine men and traditional witch doctors triAmaggunju is a traditional folk dance of the Baganda, who represent the largest ethnic community in Uganda. This royal dance is performed during important occasions such as coronatio

thumb|Karimojong Naleyo dance Naleyo or Naleyo Dance is a traditional dance performed by the Karamajong people of North Eastern Uganda. It is a wooing dance performed in two lines with the women on one line and the men on the other line. The dance is characterized by the way the men and women jump high while facing each other, making it an interesting spectacle to watch.

thumb|Bakisimba Traditional Dance thumb|Muwogola kiganda dance thumb|Bakisimba thumb|Children performing Muwogola dance on a ceremony Bakisimba dance (Baakisiimba) also known as Nankasa or Muwogola is a traditional dance form originating from the Baganda people of Buganda Kingdom in Central Uganda. It is believed to have originated from the movements of a drunken King Ssuuna of Buganda Kingdom. The dance was initially performed in the Buganda Royal Court in ancient times an it holds significant cultural and social importance within the community and is often performed during tribal ceremonies,

thumb|Akogo Dance thumb|Akogo Iteso Dance thumb|Akoga dance on stage thumb|1st generation of the Teso performing Akogo dance Akogo dance is a traditional dance form of the Teso or Iteso people of Eastern Uganda. This cultural expression is performed by both men and women, who gracefully move their bodies in synchrony with the rhythmic beats of the akogo, a percussion instrument crafted from bamboo tubes of varying lengths. The Dance is believed to have been performed by the Teso people for centuries and has evolved over time and has been influenced by other dance forms from neighboring regions

Ekizino, also knowns Kizino, is a traditional social dance originating from the Bakiga people in Kigezi region of southwestern Uganda. It is derived from the hilly terrains of the region, where farmers engage in vigorous jumping to warm up and stretch their muscles after a hard day's work. Ekizino traditional dance is practiced using a lot of energy.