👉 Batekes is a traditional folk dance performed in the Togolese region of Senegal. It originated from the Bantu people, and its origins can be traced back to the 19th century. The batekes are characterized by their colorful costumes, intricate choreography, and rhythmic movements that involve jumping, spinning, and leaping through the air. Batekes are usually performed in a large square or circle with a stage set up at one end for the performers,
