History of African Dance
Getting Familiar with Drum Beats for African Dance
Learning Correct Posture in African Dance
Learning the African Dance of the "Strong Man"
Learning Foot Movement for African Dance
Speeding Up Movements in African Dance
Learning Jumps in African Dance
Learning Turns in African Dance
Learning Technique in African Dance
Putting Steps Together in African Dance
Lifting Knees in African Dance
Learning Hand & Arm Movement in African Dance
How To Combine African Dance Movements
Learning Back & Forward Steps in African Dance
Adding Strength to African Dance Movements
Learning About Costumes for African Dance
Linking Foot Movement to Drums in African Dance
Learning Coordination in African Dance
Learning Kicks in African Dance
Learning Side to Side Steps in African Dance
Learning Free Style in African Dance
Making African Dance Combinations
Summary: The African dance of the "Strong Man" is full of meaning and beauty. Watch our expert and learn how this dance is doen int his free video clip.
"In this clip, I'm going to demonstrate the second part of the movement I just showed you. Again, remember, this requires a lot of strength and although it is the rhythm of the strong man, it's for men and women and children. So first, with your right and left, side to side, one, two, one, two, one, two. After you go one, two on the right and left, you come out on the right and left. And you bring your arms out in a fist, with a jerky movement. And you have a big smile. Again, while you do this dance make sure you're posture's good and your back is straight. It makes a big difference if you're slouched. This is not the proper way. You make sure your back is straight and you're standing tall, but at the same time, your knees are slightly bent. So the continuous movement is down, up, down, up, down, and up."
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annemariej said
on 12/25/2009 Thank you Nkachika for your beautifully prepared and presented clips. I am a blues and Lindy Hop dancer, so, besides loving African dance for itself, I also understand how important it is to understand, in my muscles, the origins of the African American dances that I do. The stance and posture and connection with the earth are so important, and I see the roots of many steps for the Lindy Hop in it. I have 10 years of ballet which I loved, but I would like to commit myself to African style of being grounded. I have studied African dance for a bit in Ithaca, NY with Joie (sorry don't know her last name). I'm hoping your clips will get me back on track to staying grounded. Where are good places to study African dance in San Francisco?