Nago dance


Nago dance is a warrior dance performed during the Rada rituals of Haitian Vodou in reference to Ogou or Shango. The dance is an invocation to the Loa. It channels the warriors fire, emphasizing strength, sharp movements, and resilience.

Description

The dance is describes by footwork, marching, and aggressive machete battle movements
Nago is also used to describe African Diaspora of Yoruba origin.
Nago Zepòl are a faster dance where the drumming speeds up

Origins

Nago dance originates from West Africa. Derived from the Yoruba peoples of present-day Nigeria area.