Eskista is one of the most fascinating dance moves you will ever see! It's not easy to do as it requires you to move your shoulders and neck in directions you never thought were possible. I was challenged as part of My 40 Days to ask people on the streets of Addis Ababa to teach me this Ethiopian dance move. I still don't think I've got it but I'm grateful for all the help I received! #Ethiopiainme | Ethiopia In Me.

Eskesta : Dancing Shoulders by Desta Gebre, 'Queen of Eskista'. • A common Ethiopian legend states that Eskesta was created by observing and then imitating the movements made by a snake. Apparently, it is said that Ethiopians very acutely observed that a snake always shook the neck area in a specific manner while dancing to the tune of music. It was this neck movement observed in a snake that was then used as a template to create this dance which was eventually named “Eskita” which means “dancin