West African dance is an essential component of West African culture. Over time, traditional dances incorporated new moves, rhythms and ideas. Dance is a hidden language of the soul. You dance to express what's in your heart,  not to impress. Dance like nobody is watching, or like everybody is watching. You just let the music move your body, let your feet dream each movement. Dance is an expression of happiness, joy, sorrow, fierceness. The dancer doesn't think, they dance!