Dance the Punta

• Punta meaning, is an ancient West African rhythm called bunda or "buttocks"
• cock and hen mating dance
• The dance is fast moving buttocks, hips and feet, leaving the upper torso motionless
• Younger adults try to move upper torso to be more seductive
• Couple dance using the "call and response patterns" in songs
• Use to be an exercise dance for the African Village
• Danced during holidays, wakes, festivals and usually danced all night long.
• Start the night by the women handing out rum to get the party started.