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Isitshikitsha is one of the major traditional dances of the Northern Ndebele found mainly in South Western Zimbabwe Along with indlamu and ingquzu, it is a major cultural attribute of the Ndebele people. The dance typically consists of lifting one's foot to a height not higher than the pelvic region and stomping in a rhythmic manner, depending on the chosen song. At least three rhythms of the isitshikitsha dance can be identified. Clapping, ululation, chanting of war cries and clan names often adds to the melodrama associated with the performance of the dance.

Isitshikitsha was traditionally performed for the pleasure of the members of the royal house of Mthwakazi and whenever the king called an imbizo. Occasionally, it was performed during times when the ancestors were deemed to be unhappy and was a means of appeasing them. Traditional spiritual leaders also performed isitshikitsha at sacred rituals to make rain or chase away omens. In some parts of Western Zimbabwe, these traditions are still prevalent among the Ndebele people. Wedding ceremonies, harvest festivals, birth of children and many other merry occasions where Ndebele people come together will often have the isitshikitsha dance as the main attraction.

Ngwalo kaMatshobana is arguably the most popular isitshikitsha song, along with Mpalanyana, Msila Wengwe, Ingwe Emabalamahle, Nyawo Lwami, Inkomo Zomlando, MaNcube, Tshoba Lengugam' Itshoba Lami, Dabuka Lwandle ukhatshana and Ekhunjini Lomfula among others. Performing arts groups and dance troupes from Matabeleland will often incorporate various creative elements to produce a well choreographed contemporary performance. The most popular artists and dance troupes that incorporate isitshikitsha into their act comprise Nobuntu, Nomathamsanqa 'Nkwali' Ncube, Sisa Senkosi, Black Umfolosi, Umkhathi Theatre Works, Insingizi, IYASA, Flame Lily Arts, Bambanani Ensemble, Khaya Arts, Ezimnyama Dance Ensemble, Abangane Arts, Sunduza Dance Troupe, Ilembe Shining Spears, Umbane Arts, Siyaya Arts, Umkhankaso Wamajaha, Ingonyama Drama and Dance Troupe, Music According to Percussion, Insukamini and Amabhukudwane aming others. Most of these artists are internationally recognised and tour the globe in a regular basis.