Afro-Pop / AfroBeats Dance Class

Afro-Pop / AfroBeats Dance Class

Overview

Afro Pop at NOMAA NYC—Afrobeats, Amapiano & street vibes. High-energy, all levels welcome. Come move with SYAKAD ARTS!

Class Focus

A high-energy Afro Pop session blending Afrobeats, hip-hop, and urban African street styles.

Expect full-body movement, musicality, and powerful grooves that! Perfect for anyone who loves Afrobeats music or wants an energetic workout. Also ideal for those wishing to sharpen their dance skills in a fun cultural atmosphere. dance culture.

What to Expect in Each 90-Minute Class

  • Warm-Up & Conditioning (15 min) – Dynamic stretches and cardio to set the rhythm.
  • Foundations & Technique (15 min) – Core Afro Pop steps, isolations, and groove drills.
  • Choreography (40 min) – Learn a longer routine with layered rhythms and expressive style.
  • Freestyle & Cypher (10 min) – Explore your own creativity in a supportive circle.
  • Cool-Down & Reflection (10 min) – Stretch, breathe, and recap key moves.

Music

  • Afrobeats (West Africa)

Modern Nigerian and Ghanaian pop with layered percussion and catchy hooks.

Afro-Pop / Afro-Fusion

A blend of Afrobeats with R&B, pop, and hip-hop elements.

Amapiano (South Africa)

Deep house and jazz influences, smooth yet danceable.

Afro-House / Kuduro / Coupe-Decalé

High-tempo club sounds from Angola, Ivory Coast, and beyond

What to Bring

  • Comfortable sneakers or dance shoes with good support
  • Breathable workout clothes
  • Water bottle and small towel

Who’s It For

All levels welcome! Perfect for anyone who loves Afrobeats music, wants an energetic workout,
or wishes to sharpen their dance skills in a fun, cultural atmosphere.contemporary African

Afro Pop at NOMAA NYC—Afrobeats, Amapiano & street vibes. High-energy, all levels welcome. Come move with SYAKAD ARTS!

Class Focus

A high-energy Afro Pop session blending Afrobeats, hip-hop, and urban African street styles.

Expect full-body movement, musicality, and powerful grooves that! Perfect for anyone who loves Afrobeats music or wants an energetic workout. Also ideal for those wishing to sharpen their dance skills in a fun cultural atmosphere. dance culture.

What to Expect in Each 90-Minute Class

  • Warm-Up & Conditioning (15 min) – Dynamic stretches and cardio to set the rhythm.
  • Foundations & Technique (15 min) – Core Afro Pop steps, isolations, and groove drills.
  • Choreography (40 min) – Learn a longer routine with layered rhythms and expressive style.
  • Freestyle & Cypher (10 min) – Explore your own creativity in a supportive circle.
  • Cool-Down & Reflection (10 min) – Stretch, breathe, and recap key moves.

Music

  • Afrobeats (West Africa)

Modern Nigerian and Ghanaian pop with layered percussion and catchy hooks.

Afro-Pop / Afro-Fusion

A blend of Afrobeats with R&B, pop, and hip-hop elements.

Amapiano (South Africa)

Deep house and jazz influences, smooth yet danceable.

Afro-House / Kuduro / Coupe-Decalé

High-tempo club sounds from Angola, Ivory Coast, and beyond

What to Bring

  • Comfortable sneakers or dance shoes with good support
  • Breathable workout clothes
  • Water bottle and small towel

Who’s It For

All levels welcome! Perfect for anyone who loves Afrobeats music, wants an energetic workout,
or wishes to sharpen their dance skills in a fun, cultural atmosphere.contemporary African

Good to know

Highlights

  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • all ages
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance

4140 Broadway

New York, NY 10033

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