When it comes to African dance culture, the phrase “feel the rhythm” is taken to a whole new level as dancers put every body part to task. The choreography moves to a high drumming beat as the dancers set the stage on fire with their palpable energy.

Similar to dabkes, the Attan dance has dancers swinging their arms and legs to the beat of a drum while waving scarves in the air. Today, this rhythmically-engaging folk dance is known as the national dance of Afghanistan.