Moko Jumbie: Stilt Dancing Kids in Brooklyn | Moko Jumbie

Moko Jumbie is a style of traditional African dance where performers dance on stilts high above the ground! The practice almost went extinct after being brought to the Caribbean, until it was reintroduced during the celebration of Carnival and appeared in the United States. Now, the Brooklyn Moko Jumbies are teaching the tradition to a whole new generation of youth and empowering them through the traditions of their ancestors. Visit their Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/brooklynjumbiesinc to learn more!
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[@loritouma9767]

Great story and talented people. Pretty cool and sure it kept many out of trouble and off the streets!!! I want to do it

[@ZeeDashiell]

Absolutely incredible! Your balance is motivating & spectacular! I'd love you to dance in my video for the single

[@FrescoSays]

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[@daisyb4614]

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[@deborahpatterson7692]

Takes a lot of skill, concentration too.

[@mr.annoying6009]

3 kings day parade on St Croix USVI--first time I saw the mocko jumbies, who were also masked, besides being on 10-ft high stilts

[@punukingdom5596]

MUKUDJI Is a woman spirit ,guardian of the villages and people in punu tradition

[@punukingdom5596]

The djobi is a ritual of catching wizards and witches in a village

[@amrayabaptiste2933]

I still don't understand the physics behind this. Especially when they stoop

[@trini2DBone134]

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