AFROCONEX BLOG

Willy Noir has crisscrossed the globe, spreading Angolan AfroHouse and Kuduro to new audiences. He has traveled across Europe, North and South America, Africa—and in 2024, he added Asia and Australia to the list of continents where he has taught workshops. Willy also launched AfroDrip Dance Camp, held twice a year in Amsterdam and now part of Europe’s growing roster of dance camps centered on African urban dances. In 2024, he expanded the concept into Asia with AfroJam Dance

Le Soro, a dance festival created by 3 powerhouse female dancers from the New York City region is on a mission to change how afro dance is shared and consumed in the city.  Inspired by the vibrant Afro dance festivals of Europe, Le Soro aims to bring a similar experience to New York. Focusing on authenticity, connection and the celebration of African Street dance culture.  

Oyofe is an oasis of African creativity—a place where movers gather in unity, free of borders and restrictions, speaking one universal language: dance. The theme of the 2025 summer edition of the Oyofe Dance Festival was Angola vs. South Africa, and they delivered on every level. Over six days (July 1–6), the vibrant urban dance cultures of both countries took center stage through workshops, battles, performances, and community gatherings.

Socabón  based in New Jersey, is an organization on a mission to unite Afro-Peruvian communities within and beyond Peru—celebrating their heritage, sharing their stories, and building bridges with Afro cultures around the world.

So Dope Dance Academy was started to provide a platform for young dancers to learn, grow, and express themselves through dance. Our mission is to empower our students with the skills, confidence, and creativity to succeed in the dance industry and beyond. The aim is to serve youth in disenfranchised communities who face challenges like social ills, gun violence and gangsterism, to empower them through dance training, meditation and nurture their life skills.

Amapiano dance routines are full of various South African dance Styles. One of those styles is Bhujwa.

Female Kuduro dancer Blue makes her NYC Debut on February 20th. She characterizes her dance as energetic and fun

The first ever Kuduro and AfroHouse dance festival in Angola will take place in November 2025.

Soot in my life takes many forms, deeply personal and universally relatable, especially to the Black community.

As the popularity of Amapiano continues to spread, we check in with Tom London, Soweto’s finest founder and to get his thoughts on the dance

Os VD is a reminder that within Kuduro/Afrohouse there is not one type of execution. Their dance represents another realm of the dance.

In summer 2022 Judith McCarty hosted the first NYC Afro dance cypher. The event celebrated all afro dance styles and music.

Bakosó is a musical concept where urban Afro sounds are mixed with traditional Cuban music like Conga Satiaguera, Pilon, Rumba, Guarachax

Matz Muziq is a Zimbabwean Dj and producer who specializing in 3 Step Afrohouse and Amapiano and is determined to put Zimbabwe on the map.

Lau Silva is an Angolan Afro House Dj and Producer whose music explores African elements -from the vocals, to the instruments.

carnival is the ultimate celebration of community bonding through music and dance.. It allows me to reconnect to my love of dance.

Rony is a standout Afrohouse dancer from Luanda, Angola. His speed, precision and combinations are incredible.

Clubbing, has always been a nocturnal activity, starting late at night until the wee hours of the morning. But who made those rules ?

the popularity of Amapiano dance contributed to the rise of the music. Today, more than ever dance is the fuel that drives music popularity

South Africa's Groove Cartel was started in 2021 with a philosophy/mission to bring people closer to artists both known and unknown.