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Samri Dance  is among the folk arts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Folk dances are described as a deep heritage that tells the story of the past and its authenticity. They vary from one region to another within the Kingdom. The word samri is derived from the Arabic term ' samar, ' signifying spending the night accompanied by a specific form of entertainment and art that delights the listener, with performers dancing to the beat of drums. The Samri, Heda'a , and al- Mashoub are ...

Al-Khutwa Dance is a traditional dance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Known as al-Khutwa al-Aseeriya, it is performed within popular chants that mirror the local narratives in the south of the Kingdom. Al-Khutwa is known as one of the arts in which performance relies on the harmony of sound and rhythm created by striking the feet on the ground. Performing al-Khutwa Al-Khutwa is most common in the south of the Kingdom, hence the name ' al-Khutwa al-Janoubiya' (Southern Khutwa). The pe...