Afro Grooves & Foundations (Beginners)

**LOCATION: BIMHUIS (Muziekgebouw), Piet Heinkade 3, Amsterdam - FREE parking**

This class is perfect for beginners who love to move, enjoy the music and are curious about the amazing world of African street dances like Azonto, Naija Pop, Coupé Décalé, and Afrohouse.

No need for dance experience – just bring your passion for music and a willingness to learn, and we’ll build from there.

1. **Cultural Awareness:** Get to learn and understand more about Afro dances’ roots and rhythms, and history.
2. **Body awareness:** get to rediscover your body through exercises like body isolations, coordination, rhythmic combos, and accessible footwork. It's all about dancing in sync with the music.
3. **Step by step:** from simple steps to footwork patterns, you'll develop and expand your movement vocabulary.
4. **Technique:** Each session brings new dance goodies. Gradually build your skills and confidence, one step at a time.
5. **Musicality:** understand and practice rhythm and timing, so your moves flow effortlessly with the music.
6. **Feelings first:** Dance from the heart, focus on the fun, and let loose! It's all about enjoying the journey and connecting with a community of like minded movers like you.