AFRO DANCE BLOG

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Belita, Dj Vado Poster's New Track Shows His Versatility

Dj Vado Poster shows his versatility with BELITA. A melodic semba track featuring singer Rey Webba and Kudurista Gattuso. We chat with Vado

Nigeria's Traditional Dance- Utta, and its Relation to Urban Afro Dance

Traditional dances are a rich part of Nigerian culture and have shaped urban Afro dances in both subtle and evident ways.

Afro Colombian Dance with Sankofa Dance Company

AfroConex collaborated with the Afro Colombian dance company Sankofa to learn more about the rich history of African dance in Colombia.

Connecting The African Diaspora Through Samba

In our second collaboration with Mayombe he teamed up with sambistas Patrique Mattos and Filippe Do Santos to bring Brazilian Samba to Soca.

Samba Can Be An Inspiration For Your Dance

Where do you find inspiration for your dance ? Do you ever look to traditional and cultural Afro dances for inspiration for urban dance...