Traditional Caribbean Dance Everybody has heard of the popular Dancehall styles, along with the likes of the Mambo and Limbo, however there are a whole range of traditional dances from the many islands of the Caribbean, Jonkonnu, Tambu, Oreisha, and Shango to name a few.

Africa has a rich dance culture, and all areas of social life include dancing. Popular dances such as the Rumba, Mambo, and Samba all have roots in Africa.

Today Hip-Hop has become the main focus of popular dance, leaving the traditional elements of Caribbean culture by the wayside. It remains important to keep the dances, costumes, music and the stories of how they came to be. They provide a deeper understanding of Caribbean roots and culture.

So Celebrate and Dance!

Traditional Caribbean dance styles

Abakua - Afro-Cuban

Beguine - Guadeloupe, Martinique

Bellair - Trinidad

Bongo - Trinidad

Brukin's - Jamaica

Caribbean Quadrilles - Jamaica

Dinki Mini - Jamaica

Gere - Jamaica

Gumbay - Jamaica Goombay - Bahamas

Ibo - Haiti

Jonkonnu - Jamaica

Kumina - Jamaica

Oreisha - Cuba

Tambu - Afro-Curacao