Afrobeats
Course Description
- 10 week
- 12 lesson
- 50 students
- In-person (NY)
- Intermediate
Coming Soon
Course Description
Get ready to make the floor sizzle with the infectious rhythms and high-energy movements of Afrobeats! This 10-week course over 12 lessons immerses you in the modern pan-African dance craze blending styles from Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa and beyond.
You’ll learn to groove hard with the syncopated polyrhythms and hard-hitting beats that drive Afrobeats music. Master slick choreography covering Afrobeats’ signature grounded footwork, body isolations, and smooth yet dynamic movements.
More than just steps, you’ll explore the diverse cultural influences that birthed Afrobeats from highlife to hip-hop. Build confidence expressing Afrobeats’ exuberant, joyful and self-assured attitude through your movement.
Whether a total beginner or experienced dancer, you’ll tap into the irresistible spirit of this global dance phenomenon sweeping the world. Get ready to sweat, get stamina, and catch the hot Afrobeats groove!
What you’ll learn?
- Foundational Afrobeats movements: isolations, body waves/rolls, grounded footwork
- How to groove authentically with the intricate polyrhythms of Afrobeats tracks
- Choreography combining hot Afrobeats dance styles from across the African diaspora
- Confidence embodying the joyful, expressive attitude at the heart of this style
- Cultural context on Afrobeats' pan-African roots and ascent to global popularity
Who This Course Is For
- Dancers of all levels looking to get into the latest contemporary African groove
- Those seeking an immersive experience in the explosive dance/music of the diaspora
- Choreographers aiming to inject Afrobeats fire into their works' movement vocabulary
- Dance students and teachers expanding their African/urban dance foundations
- Anyone captivated by Afrobeats' irresistible rhythms and emphatic, self-assured energy
- Drop In
Not ready to fully commit yet
$25
- Package Level 1
Package of 3 classes
$50
- Package Level 2
Package of 6 classes
$75
- Package Level 3
Package of 12 classes
$100
- Membership
Unlimited online Classes
$150
- Membership
Unlimited in-person and online Classes
$200
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What is Afrobeats dance exactly?
Afrobeats dance refers to the hot contemporary dance styles emerging alongside the Afrobeats music genre, blending influences from West and Southern Africa.
Do I need prior dance experience?
No experience is required for this beginner-friendly course! We’ll start from the foundations and steadily build up choreography and skills.
Is Afrobeats dance similar to other African styles?
Afrobeats pulls from various traditional and urban African styles like Azonto, Kpakpakpa, Kuduro and Ndombolo. You’ll learn elements originating across the diaspora.
What kind of music will we dance to?
Get ready for high-energy Afrobeats tracks by artists like Wizkid, Burna Boy, Rema and other stars mixing influences like Ghanaian highlife, Nigerian afrohouse, and South African house.
Do I need any special shoes or attire?
Just come ready to sweat and move! Wear flexible clothing you can stretch and groove in. Dance sneakers or shoes with solid traction/support are recommended.
