Traditional and Contemporary African Dance
Live drumming, songs and chants are used to bring fun and real African communal experience to our dance workshops. Participants will be taught traditional African dances used for certain occasions.
Workshop can be focused or themed e.g. learning a dance from a particular African country or for certain occasion or event. Contemporary African dance moves are also taught and participants are encouraged to introduce or create their own dance routine, drawing from their own cultural experiences and or background. Participants will leave the workshop feeling energised and inspired.
Benefits include enhanced:
- Ability to communicate ideas, feelings, emotions and moods through movement;
- Social skills e.g. team working, critical self-reflection, following instructions, etc.;
- Ability to understand and appreciate dances in their cultural contexts;
- Physical, technical, mental and expressive skills;
- Physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.
