Kenya Dancing for Kids: Show Me Your Moves

By Sloan Campbell

Show Me Your Moves

Dance is an important form of artistic expression and movement in many Kenyan communities. It can be part of celebrations, storytelling, social gatherings and cultural traditions, with styles and meanings that vary from one community to another.

Dance is also a fun way for children to get moving without making physical activity feel like a workout. Many children enjoy music and movement more than repetitive exercise, and dancing can help build coordination, balance and confidence.

Below are a couple of video tutorials on popular dance moves connected to Kenya. Watch them with your child and try doing the dances together!

Practice Makes Perfect

Globee wants to learn all about the dances of Kenya from Ayana! Print out the sheets below and match the dances Globee is doing with the same moves Ayana is teaching him.

This activity can help with pattern recognition while giving children a playful introduction to the different movements that can be part of Kenyan dance.

DOWNLOAD THE KENYA DANCING ACTIVITY

Make It a Moment

After trying the movements, ask your child which dance move was their favorite and why. You can also talk about how music and dance can help people celebrate, tell stories and spend time together.