one tradition locally in most of our weddings is dances that involve everyone. We go in circles dancing to popular songs. The great thing about our local song choices is that they have no tribal barrier. Anything or song that's currently trending and loved across all age groups is acceptable interesting enough, we might not know the words but just enjoy the beats that are usually easy and fun to dance to.
Our dancing traditions usually begin in the same way and the time that the bridal team arrives at the reception from the wedding photo shoots. The Mc announces their arrival and everyone stands to meet them and we dance in circles. Some dances are slow but some are really vigorous. I love the pace of luhyia dances. They are usually vigorous when its immediately followed by a slow dance then its easy to survive the dance duration.
One thing about dancing at wedding reception is that it's easy to learn. No shame in holding back if you dont know how to dance to the song of the moment. Usually someone or more people already know it hence you learn as you move around. In a few cases, the mc usually introduces a few routines to be danced to. It usually take below 15 minutes for the dance to be enjoyed in a wedding. Hence its a nice way to stretch in a wedding and most times it comes after guests have already had lunch. You can try it if you haven't but if you have, you know its contagious to shake a leg.
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