Traditional Afrikan dance - Intermediate Class

St. Werburghs Primary School, Bristol, BS2 9UB

1 hr 20 mins

Arts & Culture Health & Wellbeing

My intermediate class is to introduce you to the complex rhythms and physical movements within traditional Afrikan dance. In the workshop attention and energy will be brought to every part of your body, waking up the senses and improving your outlook on Life

We use live drumming sounds to guide the movements of your body through playing specific tones on the drums which is the key part controlling the These bio-rhythms 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 rhythms that originate from various parts of Africa, such as Djembe from Senegal, Kpanlogo from Ghana and more.

The workshop will start with a warm-up, allowing you to adapt to the techniques needed in order to feel the full benefit of theses types of dances. An important part of this process is building strength in parts of the body that can often go ignored. Your host Rubba, will guide you through this providing a feeling of unity and togetherness as you move your bodies.

Intermediate classes run every Wednesday from 7.15pm - 8.45pm

Minimum fitness level required.

Age restrictions: 15+

Adult (Single Participant)	£12
Student	£8

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St. Werburghs Primary School, Bristol, BS2 9UB

Facilities

Baby changing
Adult changing
Family friendly
WiFi
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible

COVID-19 guidelines

All guidelines in place at the time will be adhered to

On the day

Intermediate classes run every Wednesday from 7.15pm - 8.30 45pm
It's compulsory to dance barefoot
Please bring water and wear comfortable sports clothes

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How to change dates

Change of plans? You can easily rebook the next available slot up to 30 days before your experience.

How to get a refund

Can't make it? We understand things happen! You can cancel and get a full refund up to 30 days before your experience.

Please note that this refund policy does not apply to gift bookings. You may reschedule your gift if outside the time period stated above. However, all gifts are non-refundable and expire exactly 1 year after the date of purchase.

You'll be hosted by

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.

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