What are Traditional Dances?
A folk dance is a dance that reflects the life of the people of a certain country or region. Not all ethnic dances are folk dances.
For example, ritual dances or dances of ritual origin are not considered to be folk dances. Ritual dances are usually called “religious dances” because of their purpose.
List Of Traditional Dances In Zambia Pdf
How many traditional dances are in Zambia?
Like many other countries of the world, Zambia has many traditional dances. In each province, there might be up to five major dances spread over several tribes.
What are the types of traditional dances in Zambia?
There are many types of different dances used by different tribes. Kalela (lala tribe), Ngoni (Ngoni tribe), Nyau or Gule Wamukulu (Chewa tribe), Muchoma (Namwanga tribe).
Most people and tribes dance to cast out the devil or for personal accomplishment. Most dances usually have boys and girls.