The Dancing Stick Ritual In Africa In the Casamance region of Senegal, the Kumpo is more than a performer—it’s a sacred figure believed to be a spirit or ancestral ghost. Covered in palm leaves, the Kumpo appears to dance on its own, but its identity remains hidden, protected by strict cultural rules. Touching the Kumpo or attempting to look inside is considered a serious act of disrespect. This ritual dance is part of a centuries-old tradition that connects the living with the spiritual world,