Especially among the Maasai warriors, each song has its specific body movement and/or dance. This is not the exception. Certain songs may be performed in informal settings as well. It is during special occasions when large groups gather and sing that movements become important helping to excite the singer(s).

Warriors are notorious for their competitive jumping. This performance is referred to as adumu or aigis, meaning ‘to jump’. Typically two members will enter the center of the circle formed by warriors and begin jumping. Members of the group may raise the pitch of their voices based on the height of the jump. Meanwhile, those jumping in the center maintain a narrow posture, never letting their heels touch the ground.

Another common trait of Maasai music (both traditional and contemporary) is the neck movement. This movement is almost always performed in one fashion or another, whether it be jumping, dancing, sitting or standing. The position of the head is determined by the singers breathing during a chant. When breathing out the head is leaned forward. The head is tilted back for an inward breath.

While warriors perform in public, girlfriends are occasionally allowed to join in off to one side. They might even join in the dancing. This is a way to flirt with members of the opposite sex. Females rarely perform in public. If they do, men will not join in their song and dance as women may do with males.