AFRICAN ACTS

Authentic African Traditional Dancing and Drumming

Our top rated traditional African dance groups showcase the vibrancy of African dancing and drumming, providing an unforgettable and engaging experience for your guests.

Background and Expertise

Our African Drummers are skilled musicians with deep knowledge of traditional African rhythms and instruments. Each performance is a blend of powerful drumming, intricate rhythms, and captivating beats that celebrate the rich musical heritage of Africa.

What They Do

  • Powerful Drum Performances: Our drummers deliver high-energy performances with traditional African drums, creating an electrifying atmosphere.
  • Interactive Rhythm Sessions: Guests can participate in drumming sessions, learning basic rhythms and experiencing the joy of collective music-making.
  • Cultural Storytelling: Through rhythm and beats, our drummers tell stories and share the cultural significance of African drumming traditions.
African Bushmen/Khoisan

African Bushmen/Khoisan

10-15 minute show or 1 hour roaming.
Reverting back to ancient roots, the Bushmen tell nostalgic stories of a forgotten tribe.
African Choir

African Choir

30 minute show/background.
Traditional choirs stir the soul with their resonant voices and rhythmic movements.
African Circus Acrobats

African Circus Acrobats

10-15 minute show or 1 hour roaming.
A mirage of flips, tricks and human pyramids are what you can expect from these energetic teams.
African Drummers

African Drummers

10-15 minute show or 1 hour roaming.
Animated tribal energy and pulsing tempos make this an exhilarating experience for your guests.
African Experience Show

African Experience

20-25 minute show.

Combine all the elements of African dance expression into one amazing show.

African Giant Puppets

African Giant Puppets

1 hour roaming.
These giants make a statement difficult to ignore, and provide memorable photo opportunities.
African Gumboot Dancers

African Gumboot Dancers

10-15 minute show or 1 hour background.
An energetic dance of skilled boot-beats and chanting, this cultural art-form invigorates the soul.
African Kwele Dancers

African Kwele Dancers

8-10 minute show or 1 hour background.

Humorous enactments of colloquial dancing, this traditional dance form is vibrant and lively. Best with a Marimba band.

African Marimba Bands

African Marimba Bands

30 minute show or 1 hour background.

Watch your guests spontaneously nod to the beloved musical heartbeat of Africa.

African Moyo Face Painters

African Moyo Face Painters

1 hour.
Heighten your guests’ African experience with subtle geometric face and hand markings.
African Pantsula Dancers

African Pantsula Dancers

3-4 minute show or 1 hour roaming.
Fast-paced footwork displaying a combination of traditional backyard dance styles that express the heart of the South African peoples.
African Queens

African Queens

1 hour roaming.

A majestic presentation of traditional beauty offers a royal African welcome to your guests.

African Sangomas

African Sangomas

1 hour roaming.

Chants of a traditional healer with his large feather head-plume entice fascinated on-lookers. Shake the stones and rattle the bones!

African Themed Fire Dancers

African Themed Fire Dancers

10-15 minute show or 1 hour background.
Experienced fire dancers, decorated with sheep wool and traditional African warrior skins.
African Tswana Dancers

African Tswana Dancers

10-15 minute show or 1 hour roaming.
Originating in Botswana, this cultural dance is celebrated predominantly in the upper regions of South Africa.
African UV Gumboot Dancers

African UV Gumboot Dancers

10-15 minute show or 1 hour roaming.
An exhilarating gumboot dance – this time with UV effects!
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African Welcome Carpet

1 hour background.
A classy traditional entrance with a choice of carpet patterns and accompaniments.
African Zulu Dancers

African Zulu Dancers

10-15 minute show or 1 hour background.
A taste of traditional Africa, complete with drums, warrior cries and expressive dance choreography.
Afro Fusion Dance Group

Afro Fusion Dance Group

5 minute show.
Watch transfixed as dancers are thrown into the air in this wild African-themed act.
African Praise Poets

African Praise Poets

2-3 minute show or 1 hour roaming.
Traditional praises, quotes and encouragements from these African Praise Poets.