New York City Afro Dance Cypher
In summer 2022 Judith McCarty hosted the first NYC Afro dance cypher. The event celebrated all afro dance styles and music.
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Ken_Ken
- Oct 13, 2022
- 5 min
AfroConex Medellin, Colombia Recap: The Young Stars of Urban Afro Group
Urban Afro is a group that embodies how Afro dance is connecting the Afro diaspora and inspiring a new generation of young dancers.
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AfroConex
- Jul 15, 2022
- 4 min
The Best Weekend of My Life: Afronation Recap With JJ Wong
JJ gives us the low down on his Afronation Portugal experience. The vibe, the smiles, the energy and the music.
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Ozegbe Sunday Obiajulu
- Aug 24, 2021
- 3 min
Lagos, Nigeria Dance Gathering 2021: Do Not Lose The Bounce.
Dance Gathering has become a very important space for the dance industry in Nigeria. Bringing together dancers and creatives to share art.
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AfroConex
- Jun 12, 2021
- 4 min
Congolese Dancer Bush Sebar Takes Us Behind The Scenes of His Latest Visual
Bush takes us into his hometown of Rutshuru, Congo for this Ndombolo piece. We talked to Bush about the video and why he returned home.
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AfroConex
- May 15, 2021
- 14 min
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.
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AfroConex
- Apr 23, 2021
- 7 min
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.
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AfroConex
- Apr 20, 2021
- 1 min
Kredol Creative Takes Us Behind The Scenes of Izzy Odigie's Pronto Dance Visual
The dance visual has become one of the main ways we see and experience dance. It has been instrumental in the popularization of Afro...
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AfroConex
- Apr 17, 2021
- 11 min
Westsyde Lifestyle: Afro Dance Innovators And Trendsetters
Westsyde Lifestyle are innovators, trendsetters, visionaries, and movement creators. Their contribution to Afro dance culture is invaluable.
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Percy Letuka
- Mar 6, 2021
- 5 min
Gqom Beats and Bhenga Dance: South Africa
Origins of Gqom Igqomu, popularly known as “Gqom'' is a genre of dance music that originates in the mid 2010s from Durban, South Africa....
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AfroConex
- Feb 27, 2021
- 9 min
Kassova Dance by Angolan Dancers Os2 Dos 300 Kassova
Os2 Dos 300 Kassova are standout dancers from Luanda, Angola. They are a duo rooted in Kuduro dance, who developed Kassova Dance
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Percy Letuka
- Dec 19, 2020
- 4 min
Amapiano: Understanding The Music And Dance
Origins of AmaPiano
A sub-House music genre that originates from South Africa, Johannesburg, in the Alexandra township.
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AfroConex
- Dec 6, 2020
- 6 min
Dilo Paulo: Contemporary Angolan Dancer
Dilo Paulo is a phenomenal Angolan dancer residing in Brasil. His movements convey emotions that are captivating to watch. Having...
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AfroConex
- Dec 1, 2020
- 5 min
Dancehall In Brazil With Celo Mendes
Afro Brazilians continue to innovate in dance, and with the prevalence of the internet in the country, other Afro based styles from...
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Ken_Ken
- Nov 7, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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