Skanking
Skanking is a rhythmic dance style associated with ska and reggae music, characterize...
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All Dances Words/Phrases
in Jamaican Patois
Myal
Myal is a spiritual dance form rooted in Jamaican Maroon culture, incorporating ritua...
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Jonkonnu is a lively folk dance performed during festive occasions, featuring colorfu...
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Quadrille is a traditional social dance influenced by European court dances, characte...
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Maypole dancing is a celebratory folk dance performed around a decorated pole.
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Dinki Mini is a traditional Jamaican dance performed during funeral processions, comb...
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Gumbay is a traditional dance and drumming style rooted in the Afro-Jamaican culture,...
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Rocksteady is a partner dance style that emerged in the 1960s, known for its smooth a...
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The Bruckins dance is a traditional Jamaican dance form that holds cultural significa...
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