Ring shout

The ring shout is a dance that comes from African traditions and was performed by African Americans enslaved in the United States. It involves moving in a circle while clapping, stomping, and singing or chanting. The ring shout was a way for enslaved people to express themselves and connect with their cultural heritage in a place where they were forbidden to do so. Today, some people still perform the ring shout as a way to honor and preserve this important aspect of African American history and tradition.