Kazakhstan rarely makes it into the news. Most people's knowledge of the country rests on a corrupt post-soviet record, a tyrannical dictator, and last but not least, the 2006 box office hit, Borat. But as the following videos demonstrate, Kazhaks have a fantastic sense of both humour and rhythm. Read more and watch the clips...

For more than a year the French streets and metro stations have been invaded by ‘tecktonik' dancers. Born out of a mix of electro and hip-hop moves in a suburban nightclub, the dance has now found its way onto the shores of Morocco. Young Moroccans haven't only adopted the popping and locking dance-moves, they've also taken on the ‘Nu Rave' style clothing and futuristic hair cuts to match. Not quite fitting with traditional Moroccan culture, the wave hasn't gone down quite so well with older generations. Read more...