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Grounded In Dance, Ready For The Future: Soweto’s So Dope Dance Academy
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.

Ken_Ken
May 255 min read
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Tom London of Soweto’s Finest talks Isbhujwa and it’s Influence on Amapiano Dance
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

AfroConex
Oct 27, 20243 min read
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All About Amapiano
the popularity of Amapiano dance contributed to the rise of the music. Today, more than ever dance is the fuel that drives music popularity

AfroConex
Jul 15, 20232 min read
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South Africa’s Groove Cartel Has a Mix For Your Every Mood
South Africa's Groove Cartel was started in 2021 with a philosophy/mission to bring people closer to artists both known and unknown.

Ken_Ken
Apr 2, 20233 min read
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Getting to Know @iam_kingdavinci 2nd Place Winner-Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final 2022
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

AfroConex
Feb 26, 202311 min read
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2022: The Year South African Music Invaded New York City
2022 was officially the year, South African Music Invaded New York City. Djs like Major League Djs, Shimza, Black Coffee, and Caiiro debuted

Ken_Ken
Feb 5, 20233 min read
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Tlhogi, The South African Dancer Pushing Amapiano Dance to New Heights
Tlhogi is a street dancer and choreographer from South Afirca who specializing in Amapiano dance. She is one of the pioneers of the dance.

AfroConex
Dec 5, 20229 min read
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Limpopo Boy South Africa
Limpopo boy embodies South African urban dance. We caught up with the dynamic dancer to learn more about the man behind the dance.

AfroConex
Nov 2, 20211 min read
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Gqom Beats and Bhenga Dance: South Africa
Origins of Gqom

Percy Letuka
Mar 6, 20215 min read
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