AFROCONEX BLOG

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.

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.

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

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

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