Classes, classes, classes
From Sabar to Afro-House the UK has seen a surge in the availability of African diaspora dance classes and workshops, in the last three years. Here’s our pick some of the new classes springing up around the country:
Afro Jazz Dance Class with Andrea Queens A with a unique blend of African, Caribbean and Jazz dance!
Day and Time: Every Wednesday 7pm - 8.30pm
Venue: Maryland Studioz (upstairs), 84-86 Leytonstone Road, London E15 1TQ
Cost: £5
For Further info email:
[email protected] or call: 0798 402 1712
Sabar with Batch GueyeFeaturing live drumming and focusing on various rhythms including thieboudienne Batch will be teaching a workshop which will fully immerse participants in the Sabar experience.
Day and Time: The first Saturday of each month 11am - 2pm
Venue: KUUMBA, 20 - 23 Hepburn Road, Bristol, BS2 8UD
Cost: £18
African Rhythms (all ages) with Lamin DumbuyaA mixture of West African, traditional and contemporary African dance, this fun, lively class is open to all ages and suitable for everyone who loves to dance, even beginners!
Day and Time: Wednesdays 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Venue: Studio, Merseyside Dance Initiative (MDI), 24 Hope Street, Liverpool L1 9BX
Cost: £4.50, £4 cons
Further info: Contact Maxine Brown on tel: 0151 708 8810; email:
[email protected].
Visit adad.org.uk/public/Class listings2.pdf for more details of African diaspora dance classes near you.
