Cameroon Bikutsi is a traditionnal dance of the Beti community of centre and south Cameroon. In Ewondo language Bikutsi means "beat the ground". Traditionaly it was a women's dance but it is nowadays danced by both men and women. The rythm is 6/8 clocked and stamping, the basic position is flexed legs and the chest moves are important. Bikutsi is known internationaly thanks to the group Têtes Brulées. see www.youtube.com
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