Oxford Gumboots Dance Troupe

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Gumboot dancing originated in the gold mines of South Africa. The mines were often flooded so to protect their feet mine workers wore gumboots (rubber mining boots). At the end of their shift the mine workers, who came from all over southern Africa, would entertain themselves by slapping their boots and combined this with their traditional dances. Gumboot dancing was born.

Contact Name: Gumboots at Oxford
E-mail: gumboots [at] herald.ox.ac.uk
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Category: Drama & Performing Arts
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Gumboots Practice

Weekly dance practice on Thursdays- no previous dance experience of any kind necessary :) Lots of fun, good exercise and very international group! more

Posted by Shazrene Mohamed, Thursday 25th October @ 8:55am

Gumboots Practice and Party

Bafana, Bafana Welcome to Oxford! I would like to invite you all to join the Oxford Gumboots Dance Troupe. Gumboots dancing originated in the go... more

Posted by Shazrene Mohamed, Monday 8th October @ 4:51pm

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