Become a More Well-Rounded Dancer Through Cultural Immersion

Step into the transformative world of West African dance with Miko in this immersive series that enhances your artistry both on and off the dance floor. This full-bodied experience goes beyond technique to connect you with the rich traditions, stories, and spirit of West African culture.

How This Class Develops Well-Rounded Dancers:

• Expand your movement vocabulary through groundedness and circular patterns
• Deepen your rhythmic awareness with live drumming accompaniment
• Strengthen your artistic expression through cultural storytelling
• Build community connections that enhance your dance journey

Each session dives deep into the origins, meanings, and customs behind traditional rhythms, creating an authentic experience that develops both technical versatility and cultural understanding. The emphasis on intention, community, and self-expression enriches your artistic voice while introducing new pathways of movement.

Unlike dance forms that prioritize linear frameworks, West African dance invites you to embrace a circular, communal experience that activates mind, body, and soul—making you more adaptable across all dance disciplines and more connected to the cultural foundations of movement arts.

What to Bring & Wear:

• Loose-fitting, breathable clothing that allows free movement
• Women are encouraged to invest in a lappa (traditional wrap skirt), not required
• Water, an open heart, and your full energy

Join us on this unique cultural journey that will expand your horizons as a dancer and as a person.