Mbira dance is a characteristic, traditional ritual dance, accompanied by the mbira instrument. It is designed for specific occasions, usually religious in nature, and it is used to express the people.

In Eastern and Southern Africa, there are many kinds of mbira, often accompanied by the hosho, a percussion instrument. It is often an important instrument played at religious ceremonies, weddings, and other social gatherings.

Jan 21, 2015 · Mbira dance is regarded as unique for its intricate foot movements, graceful pauses and high-energy jump bursts. While Mbira dance is performed in community with others, it can also be a solo dance for purposes of entertainment and building physical strength.

Mbira pervades all aspects of Shona traditional culture, both sacred and secular. The most important function of mbira is as a “telephone to the spirits”, used to contact both deceased ancestors and even more ancient tribal guardians, at all-night bira (pl. mapira) ceremonies.

May 22, 2020 · The mbira is a spiritual instrument, and in the traditional context, it takes centre stage at Shona ceremonies such as mabira (singular: “bira”) which are all-night ceremonies where a connection is sought with one’s ancestral spirits.

Mbira dance is a characteristic, traditional ritual dance, accompanied by the mbira instrument. It is designed for specific occasions, usually religious in nature, and it is used to express...

Members of Mhembero Dance Troupe perform mbira dance. For more information, or to contact Mhembero, please visit mhembero.wordpress.com.

Learn more traditional dance steps for mbira music! In this video lesson set, excellent traditional Zimbabwean dancer Patience Munjeri teaches 5 dance steps for those ready to progress beyond the easy steps taught in her Level 1 mbira dance lessons.

Oct 16, 2019 · This is a short description of a Zimbabwean ceremony of the Shona people called the ‘Bira’ told from the experience of Dingiswayo Juma when growing up in the tradition and playing at ceremonies as an mbira player.

Oct 14, 2024 · The dance is accompanied by music made on the Mbira and used by a spirit medium to invite ancestral spirits into the midst of the community and communicate with the people. The Mbira dance is regarded as unique for its intricate foot movements, graceful pauses and high-energy jump bursts.