Attan dance program for girls in Toronto. Click for more information. Lets Attan is a dance program for young afghan women.
The program is focused on celebrating and enjoying afghan cultural expression. The traditional folk dance is performed to the sound of instruments including the dhol, rubab and/or flute .Running in its third year, Lets Attan has been successful in bringing young Afghan girls from various backgrounds together, and learning about their cultural roots. In addition to promoting cultural expression, th
e programs nurtures community development, promotes physical activity and encourages young women to strive for more.
The attan is one of the oldest forms of dance in Afghanistan, dating as far back as 2000 BCE. The folk dance was conducted by the people of Afghanistan in the time of war, or during celebrations (weddings, new year, socials etc.). Today it is performed by many Afghan’s around the world as the National Dance of Afghanistan (Attane-Melli). The traditional folk dance is performed to the sound of instruments including the dhol, rubab and/or flute. There are many different kinds of Attan in Afghanistan, including Wardaki, Logari,, Kochyano, Khattak, etc. The base of the dance involves individuals forming a large circle and moving to the beat of the instruments. The dance traditionally begins in a slow pace with a slow beat and gradually moves faster with the beat of the instrument.
