Entogoro, also known as Orunyege, is a traditional courtship dance that is performed by the Batooro people of western Uganda. The dance holds great significance in the Tooro culture, practiced by young adults to select potential partners for marriage, as well as during weddings, initiation ceremonies, and social gatherings.[1][2][3] Its name comes from the ebinyege rattles and entogoro rings associated with the dance.[4][5][6][7]
History
editEntogoro has been passed down through generations. Its origins can be traced back to the Bunyoro-Kitara and Tooro Kingdoms.[4][8][9]
Dance movements
editEntogoro is characterized by the rhythmic shaking of rattles—known as ebinyege—tied on the legs of male dancers and decorative rings—known as entogoro—tied around the waists of female dancers. This dynamic dance showcases the dancers' agility, flexibility, and artistic flair.[1][10]
References
edit- ^ a b "Traditional Dances of Uganda - Popular Dances". Guide to Uganda. 2017-08-26. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- ^ "Cultural dance: Celebrating unity in diversity". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- ^ "MUK's Runyege impresses Iguru". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- ^ a b "Runyege, Tooro's energetic dance". Monitor. 2021-01-04. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- ^ "Orunyege – Entogoro Dance". Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- ^ "Culture and Traditions". Kabalega Foundation. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- ^ Mulumba, Abu-Baker (2009-03-27). "Nandujja fine-tunes her drums for gala". The Observer - Uganda. Archived from the original on 2022-11-13. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- ^ "Entogoro dance". South African Music Archive Project. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- ^ "Love in the art of dance". Monitor. 2021-01-05. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- ^ "Enjebajebe and Akajebajebe". music.africamuseum.be. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
Further reading
edit- Performing Arts and Gender in Postcolonial Western Uganda
- Baakisimba Gender in the Music and Dance of the Baganda People of Uganda
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