AFRICAN DANCE & DRUM CLASSES IN CENTRAL NEW YORK
African Dance and Drum – Exercise Has Never Been So Fun!

African Dance

There are NO pre-requisites to take an African dance class. It doesn’t matter if you’ve ever danced a day in your life. Whether you know it or not, each person has rhythm. If you have a heartbeat, you have rhythm. If you can walk, you can dance. Taking an African dance class is just like participating in an aerobics class. The instructor begins the class with a 20- to 25-minute warmup which includes stretching and strengthening, allowing the body to wake up and be prepared for movement.

The instructor then collectively teaches the class the different aerobic movements and together the students exercise / dance. Each class is made up of all different levels, ages and styles. What’s unique to an African dance class is being able to move your body to the beat of live drums while also having a cultural experience. In Biboti's African dance class, you will learn the name of the dance, its place of origin and its meaning. Coupled with culture and diversity, the energy of the drums and the joys of the students involved in an African dance class take away the struggle that many people face while “exercising.” African dance puts the FUN back into exercise.

“To take our regular African dance class, you’ll be giving yourself traditional medicine. You’ll feel good in your skin, and when you feel good in your skin, you have found a kind of balance that makes you feel good about yourself. When you feel good about yourself, your ability to share your love with others is better.” - Biboti Ouikahilo

African dance has found a home in Syracuse, NY. Wacheva Cultural Arts is committed to sharing African culture and educating the community through dance and drum. Come join our African dance classes in Central New York. You'll be pleasantly surprised!


West African Dance & Drum Classes in Central New York...

The Community Folk Art Center
(Dance) Wednesdays: 6-7:30pm
BEGINNERS WELCOME!

There is no class on Wednesday, Sept. 26th. Biboti will be teaching workshops in Middletown, NY. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Location:
805 East Genesse Street
Syracuse, NY 13210
Phone: 315-442-2230

www.communityfolkartcenter.org


Drop-in Class: $10
10- Class Card: $85
SU Student 10-Class Card: $65
SU Student Discount: $7
Classes are on a drop-in basis; there is no registration.

*SU student discounts are for full-time students with ID.


Le Moyne College
Coyne Center for Performing Arts Dance Studio

(Dance) Saturdays: 12-1:30pm

Location:
1419 Salt Springs Road
Syracuse, New York 13214
Phone: 315-445-4100
www.lemoyne.edu

Drop-in Class: $10
10- Class Card: $85
Le Moyne Student 10-Class Card: $45
LeMoyne Students or Faculty: $5
Classes are on a drop-in basis; there is no registration.
*Le Moyne student discounts are for full-time students with ID.

For more information, please contact Jill @ 315-247-6861, or
information@wacheva.com



My Words of Encouragement 

In this world, everybody is always learning. So, for me, we are all students. No matter who we are, where we are today or where we’ll be in the future, we will still be students. We are always learning, discovering and searching for something — from someone or somewhere. Even if we become a teacher or have our own business, we always want to expand on what we know and increase our abilities. So, for me, if someone wants to try something new, they should not say, “I really want to try, but I’m embarrassed because what if it doesn’t go with me? What will other people think of me? What if other people laught at me?” Please, we don’t have to think this way. I know that it’s not always easy for someone to try something new. Otherwise, I know that some people want to try and discover this art, but it’s because of that feeling which gnaws away at their thinking that prevents them from taking the first step. The best way to let go of that feeling is by being courageous enough to follow your heart’s desire.

Do not scare about what you want to do
Be yourself no matter what they say
Do not be ashamed to follow your heart
Be concentrated
Trust yourself
And believe in yourself


       


       

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