​​​Date: 10 December 2016


Address: 4-6 Donegall Street Place, Belfast BT1 2FN


Somalia is famously known as the nation of poets because poetry and oral literature are integral parts of Somalis culture. However, much less known to the rest of the world is Somali folklore dance. Dance is found in every society in the world and Indian dance is one of the most ancient surviving forms. There are 12 folklore dances in Somalia some go back as far as ancient Egyptian times.


This workshop will explore Somali traditional dances from around Somalia, including Jaandheer, Dhaanto, Wilisako, Hirwa, Seylaci, Buraanbur, and more. Instruction is by former dancer and expert of Somali dance, currently living in Belfast Mr Baalbaal.



​​To find out more about our dance Workshop, please contact  


Adnan Hussein Tel: +447454775666

Somali Dance Worskshop

Northern Ireland Somali Association (NISA), 185a Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 1SQ +442890200792/+447454775666 

NI ​Charity Number: 106876

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