indlamu, noun

/ɪnˈdlaːmʊ/
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A traditional dance of the Nguni peoples characterized by energetic movements, raising and stamping of feet, and synchronized group performances. Also attributive.
2013 drumcafe.co.za (DSAE Corpus)The troupe expresses South Africa’s cultural vitality and diversity through vibrant dance styles that include indlamu, gumboot, township jive and pantsula...
2014 jazzart.co.za (DSAE Corpus)Torso undulations, body weaves and Zulu indlamu stamps and flick kicks are integrally fused and distilled with Western contemporary dance dynamics.
2016 sowetanlive.co.za (DSAE Corpus)He is looking for people who can sing, act and dance, especially the Zulu traditional dance indlamu.
2018 artsmart.co.za.co.za (DSAE Corpus)The final leg of the Playhouse’s Traditional Arts Festival programme..will be devoted to an Indlamu Competition, to be held in the complex’s Drama Theatre.
A traditional dance of the Nguni peoples characterized by energetic movements, raising and stamping of feet, and synchronized group performances. Also attributive.
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