Zimbabweans on social media are blushing as South Africans express adoration for Alick Macheso’s Borrowdale dance.
The Origins
The Borrowdale dance is a Zimbabwean dance named after the Borrowdale Racecourse in Harare.It involves moves that resemble a horse race.
The dance, mostly rocked in the Sungura genre and is characterised by intricate footwork and body movements that imitate the style of racing horses.
Sungura maestro Alick Macheso popularised the intriguing dance and it has become a signature feature of his act, be it on stage or in music videos.
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The Borrowdale dance is a refined and smooth version of the Chibhasikoro dance, with a more floating style.
It has become a cultural phenomenon in Zimbabwe and is enjoyed by people from all walks of life.
South Africa’s BET Award-winning Singer and performer Makhadzi is one staunch fan of Alick Macheso and his Borrowdale dance. When she performs, she does it to wild roars from her fans. The popularity of the dance is permeating the South African market and they are loving it.
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South Africans Thrilled By Alick Macheso’s Borrowdale Dance
Mzansi netizens have taken to social media to show adoration for the Sungura dance.
One of them posted:
“That Zimbabwean dance, where they move their feet as if they are riding a bicycle, I love it…😂👌🏾”
She hunted for the dance and found a video of two men dancing smoothly, much to her delight.
🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/rp7KlEOqoq
— MaMhlanga Nompumelelo (@Mpumiln) July 14, 2024
Her fellow countrymen could not help but marvel at the dance:
Pamela:
“If I dance like this everyday for a week straight e zo phuma e 6 pack 😭”
Pebbles:
“I thought its “Makhadzi” dance 🤣”
Phulu:
“This music is worse when you are driving. Those feet do that to the accelerator pedal. It’s highly recommended not to drive and listen to it.”
Mazwi:
“I dont want to tell you how i nearly twist my ankle trying this moves…….no more 😭😭😭”
Fats:
“Ok why are they not falling? My two left feet could never 😭😭😭”
Ishmael:
“In Venda we call the dance “tshibasigira” meaning “bicycle like” 😂”
Sandz:
“I watched it 20x 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😂!!! The 1st guy is so committed in the dance 😂😂😂”
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