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West African dancing is a beautiful dance full of rhythmic body movements and energetic dance steps. Learn how do West African dances with expert tips in this free dance lesson video series.
There are 22 videos in this series:
West African dance often imitates everyday movements. Learn about the basics of West African dance steps in this free dance lesson video.
A warm up is important for any dance routine. Learn how to properly warm up for West African dance in this free dance lesson video.
A warm up is important for any dance routine. Learn how to properly warm up the arms for West African dance in this free dance lesson video.
Three count footwork is an important part of some West African dances. Learn how to do the three count footwork in this free dance lesson video.
Arm movements are very important in West African dance moves. Learn how to do a variety of arm movements in this free dance lesson video.
Combining arm and foot patterns in West African dance is essential. Learn how to do arm movements and footwork together in this free dance lesson video.
Picking up on musical cues from African drums is important in West African dance. Learn how to listen for musical cues in this free dance lesson video.
Neck movements are used frequently in West African dances. Learn how to use your neck in this free dance lesson video.
Learn to move across the stage with West African dance movements, using expert dance tips in this free dance lesson video.
Arm movements play an important role in West African Dance. Learn how to accentuate arm movements in this free dance lesson video.
Neck movements are important in West African dance steps. Learn how to add neck movements to other dance steps in this free dance lesson video.
West African dance involves a variety of dance steps. Learn how to combine dance steps and movements in this free dance lesson video.
Comfort is important for West African dance practices. Learn what to wear to West African dance lessons in this free dance lesson video.
The proper costume for West African dance performances is important. Learn about West African dance costumes in this free dance lesson video.
A traditional head tie will add authenticity to West African dance performances. Learn about the head tie portion of the costume in this free dance lesson video.
A West African dance costumes can add to the affect of the dance steps. Learn how to utilize your dance costume in this free dance lesson video.
Running steps are often used in certain West African dances. Learn how to do a variety of running dance steps in this free dance lesson video.
Put together running dance steps and hand gestures for West African dance routines with expert tips in this free dance lesson video.
The six eight rhythm is important in West African dances. Learn this rhythm with expert tips in this free dance lesson video.
Rhythm is very important in West African dances. Learn how to add more rhythms for your African dancing in this free dance lesson video.
Shoulder movements add emphasis in West African dances. Learn how to do shoulder movements in this free dance lesson video.
West African dance involves vibrant and energetic dance steps. See a demonstration of West African dancing in this free dance lesson video.
West African dance is often used to express the inner feelings of joy or sorrow of the dancer or community. The drum is almost always used in West African dance, with drum beats used as the heartbeat of the people. Using the whole body is also very common in West African dance so that several rhythms are developed and shown. Because of the community spirit of African dances, the audience will often participate with the performers.
In this free video series, our expert dance instructor will teach you how to do West African dances. You will learn a series of footwork exercises and arm movements. You will also learn different rhythms of dance and basic movements to move around the floor. Get tips on accentuating the arms and neck movements, as well as information on West African dance costumes and head ties. If you are interested in West African dances or African dancing in general, let our expert show you everything you need to know to create a beautiful dance.
Caren Calder CONTACT: www.lotusmusicanddance.org<br>Caren Calder is an instructor at Lotus Music & Dance in New York City who may be reached at 212-627-1076. Ms. Calder is a dancer, storyteller, percussionist and yoga instructor. Her professional dance career began in upstate New York with Garth Fagan’s Bottom of the Bucket, But… Dance Theatre, and then with Lois Welk, Bill T. Jones and Arnie Zane of the American Dance Asylum. Her training expanded from modern and improvisational dance to African/Caribbean dance with Pearl Primus and Percival Borde. Her return to NYC launched her fully into West African dance with the Chuck Davis Dance Company, Forces of Nature Dance Company, Iyataiye Dance Company and Harambee Dance Company. Coming full circle, she repeatedly appears with the improvisational performance piece, “From the Horses Mouth” created by Tina Croll and James Cunningham. Her union with Women of the Calabash founded by Madeleine Yayodele Nelson, brought her singing and percussidkdk
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