African Dance
Back to Basics : Episode FLBTB-305
Watch as arms swing, legs kick and bodies twist to a beat that seems to float through the air right into the bodies of dancers. African dance is the new fitness alternative! Students enter the dance or exercise studio with the stresses of the world heavy on their shoulders, and leave re-energized by the rhythms of African-inspired dance workout.
- Feeling the rhythm of drums relieves stress and helps get you balanced physically.
- Song and rhythm accompany all aspects of traditional African life, including marriage, fertility and hunting.
- Warming up for 30 minutes increases strength, flexibility and prevents injury.
- Drums lead African dance. Each drumming pattern represents a different dance move.
Getting Started: African Dance
- An African dance workout requires a warm-up and stretch period of up to 30 minutes.
- You don't need dance shoes to participate — most dancers go barefoot.
Contact Information
Djoniba Dance and Drum Center
212-477-3464
www.djoniba.com
Resources
World Arts West
www.worldartswest.org
Presenting and promoting world dance and music through performance, festivals and education programs.
African Music Productions
www.africanmusic.com
Order African dance music videos online.
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