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The Ekizino Dance

Ekizino is the traditional dance for the Bakiga of Kigezi region (Switzerland of Africa) in South-western Uganda. The invigorating dance was derived from the hilly terrains of the region because men who move…

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The Entogoro dance

Entogoro is danced by the Batooro in western Uganda and derived its name from the pod rattles (locally referred as Ebinyege in Rutooro) that the men tie on their legs to produce a…

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The Tarrienha Ibuga dance

This invigorating dance is performed by the Basoga of Eastern Uganda and is danced at all occasions (functions) by both women and men. The dancers display skilful details such as the exceptional waist…

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The Runyege dance

Runyege is a traditional dance performed by the Banyoro of western Uganda (Masindi, Hoima, Kibale and Kiryandongo districts) and is danced by women wearing rings around their waists and men having foot rattles.…

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The Naleyo dance

Naleyo is a fascinating dance performed by the Karamajong people of Eastern Uganda as a wooing dance. The dance is performed in two lines with the women on one line and the men…

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The Mwamgu dance (Imbalu dance)

This dance is also known as the Imbalu dance and is performed by the Bagishu of Mbale district in Eastern Uganda during the public circumcision Ceremonies locally known as “Imbalu”. Imbalu is a…

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The Larakaraka Dance

The Larakaraka dance is a courtship or wooing dance performed by energetic youth of the Acholi Tribe of Northern Uganda. This tribe is undoubtedly one of the most culturally rich in Northern Uganda…

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The Dingi-dingi Dance

Besides the Bwola dance of the Acholi, the Dingi-dingi dance is another dance you can enjoy from the Acholi people of Northern Uganda. This dance is always performed by odd number of dancers…

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The Ekitaguriro Dance

The Ekitaguriro dance is an exhilarating dance for the Banyankole people in western Uganda and is normally performed at most social functions. The performers of the dance always involve both women and men…

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The Embaga dance and Nansaka

Buganda Kingdom has a number of dances for several occasions and one of them is the Embaga dance and Nansaka that is mainly performed at weddings, Introductions as well as other important social…

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