subject: Travel to Ethiopia , discover a wide verity of Ethiopian cultural Dance [print this page] Do you enjoy dancing? I guess most of you say " Yes I do!" or some say "yes but I enjoy watching rather than dancing my self because am not good at it".
If you have a plan to visit Ethiopia , the Ethiopian cultural dance shows at different night clubs, locally known as Chefera Bets or Azmari bets , you will discover a wide range of dances. As Ethiopia has a wide Varity of ethnic groups the dance style and type widely differ. Each tribe and ethnic group have their own distinct language, music style and instruments, unique dressing, and dance style.
This gives rise to the nations very rich and diverse musical and dance resource. The most widly known daces in Ethiopia include;
The Amehara's Eskista, the Guragina, Tigrigna, Oromigna, Dorzigna, hararigna,Agew and a lot more. Each of the mentioned dances have different dance styles in them which depends on region and culture base. The Amharas of the central high lands have a dance style is dominated by upper body and neck movements.
The Gurages have an acrobatic dance that requires a high level of hand, leg and body coordinated movement. The Tigrayance to the north have a smooth , circular dance routine culminated in shoulder and neck movements.
The Oromos to the center and southern Ethiopia have the jumping style and full body dance routin. If you are visiting Ethiopia it is advisable to have a look at a known Azmari bet or night club in each town you stay over. At these places you will get a good chance to see the original sound and dance performances.
There are a few places and individuals in the city that give tribal dance classes. If you are interested in practicing don't hesitate to visit those places to master few of the different dance styles. Practicing this traditional dances is not only an enjoyment but also a means of mind and body relaxation.
Travel to Ethiopia , discover a wide verity of Ethiopian cultural Dance
By: Yared Abebe
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