AfroDance Fitness Class w/ Watkanda Dance (5 weeks)

Afro Fitness Dance: A 5-Week Adventure Through Energy, Culture, and Community

Step into a vibrant journey that celebrates the rhythms, dances, and stories of Africa! Over five weeks, we’ll sweat, move, and learn dances from Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Congo, and Ivory Coast, with a dash of Caribbean inspired warm ups to energize your body and spirit. Each session blends fitness, fun, and cultural exploration, helping you build strength, coordination, and confidence while connecting with the joy and heritage of Afro diasporic movement. Let’s sweat, learn, and appreciate Mama Africa’s rhythms & grooves!

✨ What You’ll Experience Week by Week

Week 1: Nigeria Afrobeat Energy

• Caribbean inspired cardio warm up to set the tone

• Introduction to Afrobeats: history, artists, and global impact

• High energy movements focusing on grooves, stamina, and lower body power

• Strengthening combos with Nigerian street-style flair (e.g., Zanku, Shaku Shaku)

• Guided cool down and reflection on Nigeria’s influence in global music/dance

Week 2: Ghana – Azonto

• Soca & dancehall inspired warm up for mobility and rhythm

• Explore Azonto: cultural background and expressive storytelling through movement

• Core and upper body emphasis with playful gestures and creativity

• Partner and group exercises to spark connection and fun

• Closing circle: how Azonto spread worldwide as a joyful social dance

Week 3: South Africa Amapiano & Pantsula Grooves

• Caribbean dance cardio warm up with isolation drills

• Introduction to South African dance culture: Amapiano vs. Pantsula

• Amapiano basics: footwork precision, grounded energy, and vibe

• Pantsula inspired cardio challenge for agility and endurance

• Guided freestyle to embrace rhythm, individuality, and community spirit

Week 4: Congo Ndombolo

• Warm up with Caribbean hip isolations and waistline grooves

• Learn Ndombolo: Congolese dance emphasizing hip and torso fluidity

• Cardio-heavy sequences that sculpt the core and lower body

• Explore cultural meaning: dance as celebration and expression in Congolese music

• Group fitness choreography to blend fun, fitness, and artistry

Week 5: Ivory Coast Coupé Décalé Celebration

• Upbeat Caribbean warm up with soca inspired movement

• Coupé Décalé foundations: sharp footwork, expressive energy, and attitude

• Final cardio push with endurance choreography

• Mini showcase: combining highlights from all five weeks into a cultural “tour” routine

• Closing reflections, cultural appreciation, and celebration of Afro diasporic unity.

This Afro Fitness Dance Journey blends movement, culture, and community. By the end of the 5 weeks, you’ll not only feel stronger and more energized, but also carry with you the rhythm, history, and joy of Africa’s most iconic dance styles. Come ready to sweat, dance, learn, and celebrate!