_Originally from Angola. The word means "Party" in Kimbundu (traditional Angolan language). Its a dance that fuses caribbean Zouk & Angolan Semba.
Rumba
Afro Cuban couple dance with high African influences. Attitude, personality and flair are a must!
Funana
Dance from Cape Verde. Energetic couple dance wih loads of hip swaying!
Semba
_Angolan Ballroom dance. Faster version of Kizomba.More traditional instruments. Large steps are used and Men's fast footwork is expected.
Samba de Gafieira
_Partner dance from Brazil with influences of Samba and Tango. It was very popular with students last year, so give it a go!!
Afro Fusion
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Get ready to stretch, jump, contract and melt like honey! This will help with your fluidity to dance other dances like Kuduro or Semba.
Dancehall & Soca
_Originally from Jamaica. The moves from this dance style combine a lot of influences from African and Caribbean dances and they are mainly for Carnival.
Kuduro & Afro Mix
_Fusion of African beat
and house music. Dancers use complex footwork, and various break dance
moves.Learn a new"family dance".
Orixa
Afro Cuban dance style. Originally from the Youruba tribe in Nigeria.Traditional dances from the Orixas incorporate movements from different deities such as Ellegua or Yemaya. Plenty of body movement and character.
Coladera
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Lively Dance from Cape Verde. Ballroom dance, danced in pairs. Very popular in all Afro-Latin congresses, try it!
Coupe Decale
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A dance originally from Ivory Coast but that spread all over west Africa. A real workout and mad fun to dance!
Check the timetable for other dance styles on offer.
Percussion and Song workshops will prepare you to join the final BATUKE! workshop!
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