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Q: What is gumboot dancing?
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When did Gumboot dancing start?

gumboot dancing started in the 1880.....answer by Kelly Botha:)


Can both men and women learn gumboot dancing?

Yes, they can now. Back when men where only allowed to do mining and that's where gumboot dancing originated. Not until recent that they changed the 'rule' of gumboot dancing


Do males perform gumboot dancing?

yes


Do people still do gumboot dancing in South Africa?

Yes,people still do gumboot dancing as it is one of the oldest forms of dance in south africa


Where did gumboot dancing develop?

south africca kmt


How many people are needed in gumboot dancing?

In this African dance, the number of dancers is not important. This dance is more about communication, rhythm. Anywhere from five to hundreds take part in gumboot dancing at one time.


Is gumboot dancing unique to South Africa?

because south Africa is legend


How old do you have to dance the gumboot dance?

All i know is gumboot dancing is south African ive seen it before and there were kids and adults there so i assume all ages can do it .


What type of dancing is gumboot dancing?

isn't it when you are dancing normally but you are wearing gumboots! Well I think it is but if I am wrong I am so so sorry but don't blame me because I am only tring to help!


What are the costumes used in gumboot dancing?

People do Gumboot dancing because they work in the mines and if they talk they will be punished by their boss so they use gumboot dance to communicate with each other so they're basically sending messages to each other


Is gumboot dancing African?

Yes. It was made by people who were trapped in the coal mines in Africa they were not allowed to speak so they clapped and slapped their gumboots!


Why did tap dancing start?

Tap is a blend of Irish step dancing and African gumboot dancing. It began when the two minority groups were highly oppressed and they blended their dance forms. The steps of the Irish combined with the rhythm and style of the African Americans created tap.