The Saudi Ardah  is a performance art form performed at celebrations, social events, and holidays in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is locally known as al-Ardah al-Najdiyah and is an iconic traditional weapon dance in the Kingdom. The Ardah also serves as an official protocol for occasions and to honor the presence of state heads and tourist  delegations from outside the Kingdom. The art of the Saudi Ardah Previously, the Ardah was performed as an announcement and preparation for war, servin...

Al-Naqouz or Najouz dance is a traditional dance, game, and a form of artistic singing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It was once popular in Najd, where men performed it at celebrations and events, but its prominence has since faded. The performance of al-Naqouz dance The Naqouz dance is characterized by its light, flexible movements and rapid, successive jumps, performed with quick and easy steps that align with the rhythm. The dance is performed by two rows of dancers, with drummers of vari...