The Pulse of Africa: A One-Day Immersion into Traditional African Rhythms

Sat Oct 25 2025 at 09:30 am to 05:00 pm UTC+01:00

Acosta Dance Centre | Barking

The Pulse of Africa: A One-Day Immersion into Traditional African Rhythms
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Door opens at 9.30am!
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM: Registration & Welcome
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Traditional Sabar Dance from Senegal
Instructor: Aida Diop
Immerse yourself in the celebratory and dynamic rhythms of Senegalese Sabar dance. This class is accompanied by live drumming.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Traditional Dance from Rwanda
Instructor: Kamanzi Ndori Yannick Nicolas
Discover the elegance and power of Rwanda’s traditional dance.
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Refreshment Break
Take a breather, stretch, and refuel for the final session of the day.
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Dundun Dance from Guinea
Instructor: Aida Diop
Connect deeply with the pulse of West Africa through Dundun Dance.�In this powerful session, your movements directly echo the rhythm of the drum.
Meet the Artists who will be facilitating and sharing with you:
Aida Diop
Aida brings infectious energy, joy, and a deep well of knowledge to her teaching.�Born in Ouakam, Senegal, within the Lebou ethnic group, she began dancing Sabar as a child and went on to tour internationally with renowned companies such as Ballet Africain de Sanghoma and Ballet Nimba.
Aida has taught dance at the U.S. Embassy’s American School in Senegal and continues to offer regular workshops and classes in the UK. She is passionate about sharing her culture with heart and authenticity.
Follow Aida: @a.idance on Instagram
Kamanzi Ndori Yannick Nicolas
Kamanzi is a visionary Rwandan movement artist, choreographer, and theatre director whose work blends traditional dance with contemporary storytelling.
Trained at the Jacques Lecoq International School of Theatre, his pieces such as Generation 25 and The Black Intore (performed at Théâtre Chaillot in Paris) explore themes of identity, memory, and cultural rebirth. He regularly leads workshops at institutions like the National Opera and Théâtre Chaillot, empowering others to connect with their creative roots.
Venue: Acosta Dance Foundation Centre, Woolwich
Transport: Elizabeth line, Woolwich Arsenal,DLR and buses to and from all parts of London
Exchange:
Whole day (3 workshops) 100/£95 concession
Per workshop £35/£30concession
How to book your place:
https://acostadancecentre.com/product/the-pulse-of-africa-a-one-day-immersion-in-traditional-african-rhythms/
Please note that at present on the booking website early bird prices are showing for full workshop (All 3 classes) @£95
ALL LEVELS WELCOME
We look forward to seeing you on the day
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Acosta Dance Centre, Artillery Square, Building 40, 1, Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, Barking, United Kingdom

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