Afro Fusion – Modern & Urban African Dances
Workshop
with
Luana Madikera
In the frame of HerbstTanz 2023
In this Afro Fusion Workshop, you'll embark on a captivating journey through a diverse array of dance styles: Azonto (Ghana), Ndombolo (Congo), Amapiano (South Africa), Afro House (Angola), and Jazzé (Gabon). Experience the art of seamlessly blending distinct dance steps into sequences that truly capture the essence of each style.
Throughout this immersive experience, participants will not only master the intricate steps but will also deeply connect with the spirit of each dance. Every exploration of these dances promises to be a personal and profound journey. This workshop serves as a celebration of both movement and culture, with a keen emphasis on musicality, fluidity, impeccable technique, and the richness of cultural heritage. Prepare yourself for an exhilarating and dynamic workshop that promises to leave you energized and enriched.
Accessibility Note
The workshop will be held in spoken English, follow-up questions for clarification and group discussions about the exercises can also be in German/French. The class will involve working in pairs and fast choreographic sequences as well as offering room for experimentation. Not all movements will be verbalized in detail. Loud, bass-heavy music will be used. Coordination and combination exercises and movement phrases to remember will be part of the workshop. If needed, a free workshop place for an accompanying assistant will be facilitated for participants with disabilities. Information about our location & studio access in Kreuzberg, which unfortunately not wheelchair accessible, can be found here. For questions or more information, please contact Zoé Duflot & Elisabeth Leopold at workshop@tanzfabrik-berlin.de.
Throughout this immersive experience, participants will not only master the intricate steps but will also deeply connect with the spirit of each dance. Every exploration of these dances promises to be a personal and profound journey. This workshop serves as a celebration of both movement and culture, with a keen emphasis on musicality, fluidity, impeccable technique, and the richness of cultural heritage. Prepare yourself for an exhilarating and dynamic workshop that promises to leave you energized and enriched.
Accessibility Note
The workshop will be held in spoken English, follow-up questions for clarification and group discussions about the exercises can also be in German/French. The class will involve working in pairs and fast choreographic sequences as well as offering room for experimentation. Not all movements will be verbalized in detail. Loud, bass-heavy music will be used. Coordination and combination exercises and movement phrases to remember will be part of the workshop. If needed, a free workshop place for an accompanying assistant will be facilitated for participants with disabilities. Information about our location & studio access in Kreuzberg, which unfortunately not wheelchair accessible, can be found here. For questions or more information, please contact Zoé Duflot & Elisabeth Leopold at workshop@tanzfabrik-berlin.de.
Luana Madikera
Luana Madikera is a dancer and multidisplinary artist. She is a member of the tropical band "La By'le and of the FemBlack performance collective as well as a dance educator. Within her pedagogical journey, Luana's expertise shines through her knowledge of urban African dance forms. Luana's knowledge has been meticulously cultivated through a fusion of self-taught prowess and immersive workshops and training (Ghana, École des Sables, Senegal). What truly sets Luana apart is her profound sensitivity, pedagogical finesse, and a sense of humor that infuses joy into her teachings. Her classes and workshops are drenched in Afro-centric wisdom, beautifully accentuating the connection to unique body movements, the grounding connection to the earth, an intuitive feel for the music's pulse, and a deep recognition of the dances' social significance.