Kenyan folk dance

STRAND : PERFORMANCE AND DISPLAY

SUB STRAND : KENYAN FOLK DANCE

CREATIVE ARTS (MUSIC) GRADE 5

KENYAN FOLK DANCE

• Dancing is the response to music by moving appropriate body parts as shoulders, head, waist, legs and hands.

• Folk means people

• Folk dances are performed to mark events in the society such as harvesting, initiation marriage, funeral and birth

6. Costumes

7. Body adornments

8. Ornaments

9. Props

Components of a folk dance.

1. Songs

2. Message

3. Body movements

4. Formations

5. Instruments

Components of a folk dance.

- Songs in Kenyan folk dances tell stories, share traditions, and create rhythm for the dance.

- They are sung in native languages, carrying cultural significance.

Songs

- Body movements express the meaning and emotions of the dance.

- Each movement communicates a part of the story or tradition being portrayed.

Message

Body movements in Kenyan folk dances are energetic and expressive.

- They include stomping, jumping, and graceful arm gestures, reflecting the cultural narrative.

Body Movements

- Dancers often form circles, lines, or other patterns during Kenyan folk dances.

- Formations may vary depending on the specific dance and its cultural context.

Formations

- Traditional Kenyan instruments like drums, rattles, and flutes provide music for the dance.

- They add rhythm and enhance the atmosphere of the performance.

Instruments

6. Costumes:*

- Colorful and vibrant costumes are worn during Kenyan folk dances.

- They reflect the cultural identity of the community and add visual appeal to the performance.

Costumes

- Ornaments and props such as spears, shields, or animal skins are sometimes used in Kenyan folk dances.

- They add authenticity to the performance and contribute to the storytelling.

Ornaments and props

- Dancers may wear body adornments like beads, shells, or feathers.

- These adornments symbolize cultural values, rituals, or individual identities.

Body Adornment

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