Engaging the upper body is key in African dance routines. The upper body movements include shoulder rolls and upper torso ...

African dances are not just cultural expressions, but also effective full-body workouts. These energetic dances engage multiple muscle groups, promoting strength and flexibility. Practicing these ...

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GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — In the heat of the evening sun, a few dozen people gathered Wednesday night at 555 Monroe Avenue NW to enjoy a free fitness class and a taste of culture at the same time.

Once every month, at a dance studio in Kamwokya, a Kampala suburb the sound of drums fills the air as a group of men and women move in unison. There are no treadmills, weight racks or mirrored walls.

FitRec Afro-Jazz dance class incorporates West African and Caribbean dance with contemporary jazz technique: Cami DelGuercio (CAS’18) (back, from left), Laura Gardiner (CAS’18), and Weam Alshenibr ...

This week the African Students Association at Arizona State University and the Phoenix Chapter of The Links, Incorporated collaborated to create the "Afro-Grooves: Dance Series," which aims to connect ...