Tribal dances not only vary from one tribe to another but also fall into many different categories, such as weapon dances, fertility dances, Sun- and Moon-worshipping dances, initiation dances, war dances, and hunting dances. The following are two examples of tribal dance that survived into the 20th century.

What is it called when a tribe dances?

By Gertrude Prokosch Kurath | View Edit History. Native American dance, also called Indian dance or American Indian dance, the dance of the aboriginal inhabitants of the Americas, often called American Indians.

What is a tribal dance in the Philippines?

Filipino Tribal Dance includes the repertory of sacred and secular traditional dances of the Philippines, notable for its combination of grace and vigor. In the southern regions, the tribes of Mindanao create dances that directly reflect their rich natural environment.