Pashtun Attan Circle Whirl

Dancers form a large circle and begin stepping in time with a building drumbeat.

As the tempo increases, the circle rotates faster, with dancers spinning in place periodically.

Clapping and arm movements accompany the footwork, building in energy with the music.

Dancers who tire step to the outer edge to catch their breath while the circle continues.

The dance reaches its peak with the fastest spins before the drummer signals a final slow-down.