Traditional African Dance: Beginners Class
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Afidance's master drummer will use the beat of the drum to guide you through the experience. The drums play a key part in not just controlling the dance, but the providing the context and feeling of where these dances originated. These biorhythms connect you with your mind and body, giving you tools to cope with the day-to-day stresses of living. You'll be dancing to drums that originate from all over Africa – Djembe from Senegal, Kpanlogo from Ghana and more.
What to expect:
- A warm-up that helps you get used to the movements
- Building strength in parts of the body that can often go ignored
- Your host Rubba guiding you as you get more comfortable with the moves
- Learning a feel-good routine
- A final full run-through of the moves and skills you’ve discovered in a collaborative routine
- A cool down and a moment of silence to thank the ancestors that guide you
Beginners classes run every Wednesday from 6pm -7pm
Minimum fitness level required.
Age restrictions: 15+
| Adult (Single Participant) | £12 |
| Student | £10 |
What people are saying
Mar 2025
Class it's self was great, but note the location - St werburghs primary has two locations, the po...
Jan 2023
So much fun! The teacher was so joyous and full of life, and dancing to the live drumming was gre...
Apr 2022
It was an amazing experience. My friend and I really enjoyed it! Shame we live far away and not a...
How to get there
Facilities
- Toilets
- WiFi
- Adult changing
- Family friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
COVID-19 guidelines
- All guidelines in place at the time will be adhered to
On the day
- Beginners classes run every Wednesday from 6pm -7pm
- It's compulsory to dance barefoot
- Please bring water and wear comfortable sports clothes
Changes happen, don't worry
You'll be hosted by
Afidance
Afidance is on a mission to bring dance to everyone – they want to share the benefits that go often unnoticed by the general public and introduce people to healing the body in an African sense, through music and dance.
Afidance is run by Rubba, who spent 20 years touring as a professional performer and has been teaching traditional African dance since 1996, with experience teaching in schools and community centres. Afidance is also are part of various mental health and wellbeing initiatives.
Norman "Rubba" Stephenson
Norman Stephenson, affectionately known as Rubba (elastic band!), is an Afrikan/global dance extraordinaire, celebrated performer and teacher. Rubba picked up his nickname as a 16-year-old, dancing in the streets of Bristol. His spiritual approach, fluid technique, rubber-like flexibility, supple movements and graceful style of dancing has endeared him to audiences, fellow dancers and students all over the world.
Rubba cultivates a feeling of pride and belonging in those who attend his experiences. He uses his 37 years of teaching Afrikan dance to introduce this art to others with the right spirit and essence.
Any questions?
Ask your question directly to Afidance .