Kezia

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Dance
Choreography
Hip Hop Dance
African dance

Come and learn dynamic African, Hip Hop, and Afrobeat moves! Unleash your rhythm! Join me!

Dance
Choreography
Hip Hop Dance
African dance

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About Kezia

I am a 17-year-old passionate dancer with over a decade of experience, having started my dance journey at the age of 4. My expertise spans various styles, including African dance, Hip Hop, Afrobeat, and K-pop choreography. I am also the leader of a dynamic dance group, where I guide and inspire others to express themselves through movement and rhythm. My goal is to share my love of dance and create an environment where everyone can find joy, confidence, and connection through creative expression.

About the lesson

1. Dance Basics (General)
• Warm-Up (5 minutes): Stretching, cardio, and body isolations.
• Music Connection: Practice finding the beat, counting rhythm (1-8), and movement timing.

African Dance Lesson

Objective: Teach traditional African movements focusing on rhythm, grounded movements, and energy.
• Warm-Up (Body Isolation): Shoulder rolls, hip circles, arm swings.
• Steps to Learn:
• Gwara Gwara (South Africa): Start by swaying one knee inward while the body moves side to side.
• Kuku (Guinea): Alternating arms in circular motions, stomping feet with bent knees.
• Practice with Music: Use drum-heavy African beats or live percussion to enhance rhythm connection.
• Combination: Connect basic steps into a short, repeatable sequence.

Hip Hop Dance Lesson

Objective: Teach foundational moves emphasizing groove, swagger, and musicality.
• Warm-Up (Grooves): Head bobs, shoulder pops, and knee bends to a steady beat.
• Steps to Learn:
• 2-Step: Step side-to-side while adding arms and shoulder pops.
• Body Wave: Start at the head and create a wave through the chest to hips.
• Freestyle Time: Encourage improvisation using learned moves.
• Combination: Put together a short routine (8 counts) with variations in speed.

Choreography Basics

Objective: Introduce structuring a dance routine using a variety of learned steps.
• Step Planning: Choose 3-4 moves (from different styles) and transition between them.
• Add Dynamics: Vary speed, levels (low, mid, high), and intensity.
• Cueing and Musicality: Practice syncing movements to lyrics or beats for a storytelling effect.

Afrobeat Dance Lesson

Objective: Focus on contemporary African street dance, blending traditional and modern influences.
• Warm-Up: Fast-paced leg kicks, side lunges, and arm stretches.
• Steps to Learn:
• Shaku Shaku (Nigeria): Shuffle feet while swinging arms with alternating elbows up.
• Legwork: Quick foot taps combined with arm movements (popular in Nigerian Afrobeat).
• Gbese Move: Lift one knee while stepping, leaning forward slightly with arm gestures.
• Combination: Combine 4-8 Afrobeat steps into a sequence to match a popular song.

Cool Down (5 minutes)
• Deep stretches for the legs, arms, and back.
• Focus on breath control to relax and center the body.

Come and learn dynamic African, Hip Hop, and Afrobeat moves! Unleash your rhythm! Join me!

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Come and learn dynamic African, Hip Hop, and Afrobeat moves! Unleash your rhythm! Join me!

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About Kezia

About the lesson

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Rate

Pack prices

online

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