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.

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

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

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

King Davinci is the 2nd place winner of Red Bull Dance Your Style 2022 World Final. His dance fuses Afro dance mixed with other styles

Tlhogi is a street dancer and choreographer from South Afirca who specializing in Amapiano dance. She is one of the pioneers of the dance.

Dj Bembona is Multi-dimensiona. She plays for the people, always evolving her sound, playing the full spectrum of the black diaspora.

Urban Afro is a group that embodies how Afro dance is connecting the Afro diaspora and inspiring a new generation of young dancers.

I came to Medellin, Colombia because I wanted to explore the burgeoning Afro Colombian dance and music scene happening in the city.

Manifestation, Boddhi Satva’s new album takes us on an afro musical journey. The album celebrates the many sounds coming out of Africa.

Tany Ora and Shawtyme recently started collaboration classes that have brought energy back to the New York City afro dance scene.

JJ gives us the low down on his Afronation Portugal experience. The vibe, the smiles, the energy and the music.

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

The AfroConex Vlog series is intended to get you up-close with the dancers we collaborate with. See them rehearse and experience the joy

On this Africa Day, May 25, 2022, we celebrate African dance. What a time it has been for African dance. Social media revolution has helped

DJ Gelson is one of the DJs pushing the harder sound of Afro house. His sound is a fusion of Angolan Afrohouse, Cape Verdian influences, and