Travel Log. Maasai performing their traditional dance. The Maasai Traditional Dance The Maasai traditional dance is one of the most recognizable and celebrated cultural expressions of the Maasai people of Kenya and Tanzania. The Adumu (Jumping Dance) The most famous is the Adumu, often referred to as the “jumping dance.” It is performed primarily by young Maasai warriors (morans). The men stand in a circle, chanting and singing in deep, rhythmic tones, while individuals take turns stepping into