Afro Urban Society x ODK present

Afrobeat Foundations Dance Workshop with SayRah

Before AfrobeatS there was Afrobeat… 

In this workshop you will shake, sweat, learn some Afrobeat-specific dance moves, and get the historical context from SayRah’s perspective, and finish with a badass choreography to ‘Truth Don Die’ by Femi Anikulapo Kuti (Fela’s son & a world-renowned musician).

AFROBEAT was born of Activism & Social Justice. In this day and age we still need such activism in our various ART forms! SayRah, a Yoruba Nigerian native, and dynamic dance professional has created this special dance workshop to share a part of her cultural heritage. Afrobeat is a music/dance and cultural phenomenon that has major global influence decades after it was ushered in by the late great Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Afrobeat is fresh, and relevant. Afrobeat is dance. Afrobeat is music. Afrobeat is a way of life. Afrobeat is the mother of AfroBEATS.

Whether you are versed in traditional West African (Guinea, Mali, Senegalese, Ghanaian) or Congolese, Or Afro Cuban, Afro Brazilian, Afro Haitian has your heart; Maybe you’re a street and club dance head, Hip hop, Breaking, Dancehall, Soca, or House; Or a ballroom aficionado, Salsa, Kizomba, Urban Kiz, You name it!!

You can get down with this. You have something to get you to have something to give. 

ABOUT

Sarah (SayRah) Olaniran, a Nigerian native has been dancing since a very young age. Well-versed in various styles including Latin, Ballroom, Ballet, Nigerian traditional dance, Jazz, HipHop, Salsa and, Contemporary, she also has Modern, Ballet en pointe, improv and Traditional West African in her vocabulary

Currently a top Afrobeats dancer and choreographer she has worked with prominent African artists including DavidO, Olamide, 2face, Timaya,Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Flavor, Tekno, Kcee, Wande Coal, Awilo Logomba, PSquare, Waje, JMartins, Omawunmi, Darey Art Alade, Efiya, CDQ, Orezi, Falz, Dammy Krane, Dbanj, and more

In between touring the world performing, she teaches Afro-fusion dance classes around the United States exploring African street/social dances (mainly West African Street/social movements) with a focus on Nigeria and Ghana.

IG @sayrahchips | IG: @afrourbansociety | FB: Afro Urban Society

Doing it for the culture! Give dem style! Get your Afro-Urban Dance Experience!

Afro Urban Dance Workshop

w. Nkei Oruche & Afro Urban Society

Afrobeats, Soukous, Dancehall, Soca, Hip Hop, Salsa, & more

All Levels

September 24 2019 | 7:30-9:00PM

Malonga Casquelourd Center: 2nd Floor, Studio A

428 Alice St, Oakland

$10 Busy Body | $15 On Time | $25 Can my friend come? | $20 Late-Comer/Door

Doing it for the culture! Give dem style! Get your Afro-Urban Dance Experience!

Afro Urban Society dancers team up for this good time, high-energy workshop featuring Afro Street, Club and Party dance styles and movements: Afrobeats, Soukous, Dancehall, Soca, Hip Hop, Salsa, and more. From movement breakdown, freestyles vibes, small groups, to a short combo routine, performance theatrics, it’s a whole turn-up. There’s something for different levels/interests of dancers from pre-beginner to advanced.

Instructors: Nkei Oruche (West Afro), Loubayi (Central Afro), (Shemica Johnson (Afro-Carribean), Kanukai Chigamba (Southern Afro), Jamie Carter (US Afro/Hip hop), Tola Williams, Femi Sawyerr (Afro-Latin).

ABOUT

Over-articulated and barely translated, the Afro-Urban Dance Experience is a network of Pan Africans who have dance flowing through their blood, sweat and tears. Repping various regions of the continent and Diaspora each dancer has their own style, vibe & flow, and together are passionate about sharing our collective stories through dance. The Afro-Urban Dance Experience is a project of Afro Urban Society, an organization that fosters a creative community of brilliant artists and culture workers dedicated to celebrating the unique expressions of Urban Africans through performance, production and community activation.

To learn more WWW: afrourbansociety.com | IG: @afrourbansociety | FB: Afro Urban Society

Weekly class from Master Dancer & Instructor Philip Ofori-Ata Agyapong

Tuesdays | 7:30-9:00PM

Malonga Casquelourd Center: 2nd Floor, Studio A

428 Alice St, Oakland

Drop-In $10

West African Popular Dance (Afro Pop) is a collection of contemporary Popular Free-Style Dance phrases from Sub-Saharan Africa - Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, etc. There will be Azonto, Shorkie, Akayda, Ekiti, Gborhe, Olumanbugie, Alinko, etc. It is energetic, fun and furious. This is African

Come with a comfortable attire, Do Your Face Sometime and Boogie.

Afro Urban Society x Dimensions Dance Theater

8.26 |  6-9PM

Afro-Latin Dance Mega
Bachata. Reggaeton & More
Femi Sawyerr. Emerald. Akemi Smoot
Malonga Center, Oak | 3rd flr Studio E

This event is presented as part of the Afro Urban Society's 2019 Afro Dance Fest, a series of workshops and events focusing on Urban dance from Africa and the African Diaspora. For more information and full event listing see below:

Afro Urban Society Presents
AFRO DANCE FEST 2019 -BAY AREA
Aug 18-26

8.18 | 2-4PM
Afrofusion
Kendra ‘KO’ Oyesanya
Dance Mission, SF
$15-30

REGISTER

8.19 | 6-9PM
Afrobeats vs Dancehall vs. Afro house
Nksogorgeous. Jason Facey. Rashad Pridgen
Malonga Center, Oak | 3rd flr Studio E
$20-$35

REGISTER

8.20 | 7:30-9PM
West African Pop
Philip Agyapong
Malonga Center, Oak | 2nd flr Studio A
$10-$15

REGISTER

8.21 | 8:30PM Caliwynd: Afro-Carribean Vibes
Shemica Johnson
Barefoot Movement, 1635 Broadway, Oakland
$10-$15

REGISTER

8.26 | 6-9PM Afro-Latin Dance Mega
3 Instructors . 3 Styles
Malonga Center, Oak | 3rd flr Studio E
$20-$35

REGISTER

& More TBA

Events are presented with the support of DIMENSIONS DANCE THEATER, INC., West African Popular Dance - Afro Pop,

8.21 | 8:30PM Caliwynd: Afro-Carribean Vibes
Shemica Johnson
Barefoot Movement, 1635 Broadway, Oakland
$10-$15

This event is presented as part of the Afro Urban Society's 2019 Afro Dance Fest, a series of workshops and events focusing on Urban dance from Africa and the African Diaspora. For more information and full event listing see below:

Afro Urban Society Presents
AFRO DANCE FEST 2019 -BAY AREA
Aug 18-26

8.18 | 2-4PM
Afrofusion
Kendra ‘KO’ Oyesanya
Dance Mission, SF
$15-30

REGISTER

8.19 | 6-9PM
Afrobeats vs Dancehall vs. Afro house
Nksogorgeous. Jason Facey. Rashad Pridgen
Malonga Center, Oak | 3rd flr Studio E
$20-$35

REGISTER

8.20 | 7:30-9PM
West African Pop
Philip Agyapong
Malonga Center, Oak | 2nd flr Studio A
$10-$15

REGISTER

8.21 | 8:30PM Caliwynd: Afro-Carribean Vibes
Shemica Johnson
Barefoot Movement, 1635 Broadway, Oakland
$10-$15

REGISTER

8.26 | 6-9PM Afro-Latin Dance Mega
3 Instructors . 3 Styles
Malonga Center, Oak | 3rd flr Studio E
$20-$35

REGISTER

& More TBA

Events are presented with the support of DIMENSIONS DANCE THEATER, INC., West African Popular Dance - Afro Pop,

Weekly class from Master Dancer & Instructor Philip Ofori-Ata Agyapong

Tuesdays | 7:30-9:00PM

Malonga Casquelourd Center: 2nd Floor, Studio A

428 Alice St, Oakland

Drop-In

West African Popular Dance (Afro Pop) is a collection of contemporary Popular Free-Style Dance phrases from Sub-Saharan Africa - Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, etc. There will be Azonto, Shorkie, Akayda, Ekiti, Gborhe, Olumanbugie, Alinko, etc. It is energetic, fun and furious. This is African

Come with a comfortable attire, Do Your Face Sometime and Boogie.

Afro Urban Society  x Dimensions Dance Theater

AFRO DANCE MEGA!!!!!
Afrobeats vs Dancehall vs. Afrohouse
Dance Workshop & Jam

Jason Facey (Dancehall)
Rashad Pridgen (Afro house)
Nksogorgeous (Afrobeats)

FEATURING STAR DANCERS!!

Jason Facey (Dancehall) – Jamaican-born sought-after Dancehall recording artist, professional dancer, recording artist, social media influencer, and fitness motivator. He continues to work with some of the music industry’s top acts including Gwen Stefani, Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Pharell, Chris Brown and Major Lazer.

Nksogorgeous (Afrobeats) – Born and raised in Nigeria and currently living in Los Angeles. Teaches, tours, & performs worldwide with artists such as Daddy Yankee, Tiwa Savage, Wale, Flavour, J Balvin featuring Mr Eazi, Maleek Berry, Olamide to name a few.

Rashad Pridgen (Afro house) – BAY AREA LEGACY… Rashad aka Soul Nubian is a dance artist, creative director and wellness practitioner. His works span: dance, theater, film, video, fashion and creative project making. for more of his artistry: www.soulnubian.com

This event is presented as part of the Afro Urban Society's 2019 Afro Dance Fest, a series of workshops and events focusing on Urban dance from Africa and the African Diaspora. For more information and full event listing see below:

Afro Urban Society Presents
AFRO DANCE FEST 2019 -BAY AREA
Aug 18-26

8.18 | 2-4PM
Afrofusion
Kendra ‘KO’ Oyesanya
Dance Mission, SF
$15-30

REGISTER

8.19 | 6-9PM
Afrobeats vs Dancehall vs. Afro house
Nksogorgeous. Jason Facey. Rashad Pridgen
Malonga Center, Oak | 3rd flr Studio E
$20-$35

REGISTER

8.20 | 7:30-9PM
West African Pop
Philip Agyapong
Malonga Center, Oak | 2nd flr Studio A
$10-$15

REGISTER

8.21 | 8:30PM Caliwynd: Afro-Carribean Vibes
Shemica Johnson
Barefoot Movement, 1635 Broadway, Oakland
$10-$15

REGISTER

8.26 | 6-9PM Afro-Latin Dance Mega
3 Instructors . 3 Styles
Malonga Center, Oak | 3rd flr Studio E
$20-$35

REGISTER

& More TBA

Events are presented with the support of DIMENSIONS DANCE THEATER, INC., West African Popular Dance - Afro Pop,

Weekly class from Master Dancer & Instructor Philip Ofori-Ata Agyapong

Tuesdays | 7:30-9:00PM

Malonga Casquelourd Center: 2nd Floor, Studio A

428 Alice St, Oakland

Drop-In

West African Popular Dance (Afro Pop) is a collection of contemporary Popular Free-Style Dance phrases from Sub-Saharan Africa - Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, etc. There will be Azonto, Shorkie, Akayda, Ekiti, Gborhe, Olumanbugie, Alinko, etc. It is energetic, fun and furious. This is African

Come with a comfortable attire, Do Your Face Sometime and Boogie.

Weekly class from Master Dancer & Instructor Philip Ofori-Ata Agyapong

Tuesdays | 7:30-9:00PM

Malonga Casquelourd Center: 2nd Floor, Studio A

428 Alice St, Oakland

Drop-In

West African Popular Dance (Afro Pop) is a collection of contemporary Popular Free-Style Dance phrases from Sub-Saharan Africa - Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, etc. There will be Azonto, Shorkie, Akayda, Ekiti, Gborhe, Olumanbugie, Alinko, etc. It is energetic, fun and furious. This is African

Come with a comfortable attire, Do Your Face Sometime and Boogie.

Weekly class from Master Dancer & Instructor Philip Ofori-Ata Agyapong

Tuesdays | 7:30-9:00PM

Malonga Casquelourd Center: 2nd Floor, Studio A

428 Alice St, Oakland

Drop-In

West African Popular Dance (Afro Pop) is a collection of contemporary Popular Free-Style Dance phrases from Sub-Saharan Africa - Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, etc. There will be Azonto, Shorkie, Akayda, Ekiti, Gborhe, Olumanbugie, Alinko, etc. It is energetic, fun and furious. This is African

Come with a comfortable attire, Do Your Face Sometime and Boogie.

Weekly class from Master Dancer & Instructor Philip Ofori-Ata Agyapong

Tuesdays | 7:30-9:00PM

Malonga Casquelourd Center: 2nd Floor, Studio A

428 Alice St, Oakland

Drop-In

West African Popular Dance (Afro Pop) is a collection of contemporary Popular Free-Style Dance phrases from Sub-Saharan Africa - Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, etc. There will be Azonto, Shorkie, Akayda, Ekiti, Gborhe, Olumanbugie, Alinko, etc. It is energetic, fun and furious. This is African

Come with a comfortable attire, Do Your Face Sometime and Boogie.

Weekly class from Master Dancer & Instructor Philip Ofori-Ata Agyapong

Tuesdays | 7:30-9:00PM

Malonga Casquelourd Center: 2nd Floor, Studio A

428 Alice St, Oakland

Drop-In

West African Popular Dance (Afro Pop) is a collection of contemporary Popular Free-Style Dance phrases from Sub-Saharan Africa - Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, etc. There will be Azonto, Shorkie, Akayda, Ekiti, Gborhe, Olumanbugie, Alinko, etc. It is energetic, fun and furious. This is African

Come with a comfortable attire, Do Your Face Sometime and Boogie.

Weekly class from Master Dancer & Instructor Philip Ofori-Ata Agyapong

Tuesdays | 7:30-9:00PM

Malonga Casquelourd Center: 2nd Floor, Studio A

428 Alice St, Oakland

Drop-In

West African Popular Dance (Afro Pop) is a collection of contemporary Popular Free-Style Dance phrases from Sub-Saharan Africa - Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, etc. There will be Azonto, Shorkie, Akayda, Ekiti, Gborhe, Olumanbugie, Alinko, etc. It is energetic, fun and furious. This is African

Come with a comfortable attire, Do Your Face Sometime and Boogie.

Weekly class from Master Dancer & Instructor Philip Ofori-Ata Agyapong

Tuesdays | 7:30-9:00PM

Malonga Casquelourd Center: 2nd Floor, Studio A

428 Alice St, Oakland

Drop-In

West African Popular Dance (Afro Pop) is a collection of contemporary Popular Free-Style Dance phrases from Sub-Saharan Africa - Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, etc. There will be Azonto, Shorkie, Akayda, Ekiti, Gborhe, Olumanbugie, Alinko, etc. It is energetic, fun and furious. This is African

Come with a comfortable attire, Do Your Face Sometime and Boogie.

Weekly class from Master Dancer & Instructor Philip Ofori-Ata Agyapong

Tuesdays | 7:30-9:00PM

Malonga Casquelourd Center: 2nd Floor, Studio A

428 Alice St, Oakland

Drop-In

West African Popular Dance (Afro Pop) is a collection of contemporary Popular Free-Style Dance phrases from Sub-Saharan Africa - Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, etc. There will be Azonto, Shorkie, Akayda, Ekiti, Gborhe, Olumanbugie, Alinko, etc. It is energetic, fun and furious. This is African

Come with a comfortable attire, Do Your Face Sometime and Boogie.

Weekly class from Master Dancer & Instructor Philip Ofori-Ata Agyapong

Tuesdays | 7:30-9:00PM

Malonga Casquelourd Center: 2nd Floor, Studio A

428 Alice St, Oakland

Drop-In

West African Popular Dance (Afro Pop) is a collection of contemporary Popular Free-Style Dance phrases from Sub-Saharan Africa - Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, etc. There will be Azonto, Shorkie, Akayda, Ekiti, Gborhe, Olumanbugie, Alinko, etc. It is energetic, fun and furious. This is African

Come with a comfortable attire, Do Your Face Sometime and Boogie.

Weekly class from Master Dancer & Instructor Philip Ofori-Ata Agyapong

Tuesdays | 7:30-9:00PM

Malonga Casquelourd Center: 2nd Floor, Studio A

428 Alice St, Oakland

Drop-In

West African Popular Dance (Afro Pop) is a collection of contemporary Popular Free-Style Dance phrases from Sub-Saharan Africa - Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, etc. There will be Azonto, Shorkie, Akayda, Ekiti, Gborhe, Olumanbugie, Alinko, etc. It is energetic, fun and furious. This is African

Come with a comfortable attire, Do Your Face Sometime and Boogie.

Afro Urban Society x Dimensions Dance Theater present

SayRah in Da Bay
Afrobeats Dance workshop with SayRah
TWO WORKSHOPS

Apr 27 4:00-6:00p | 3rd flr, Studio C
Apr 30 7:30-9p | 2nd flr, Studio A
Malonga Casquelord Center for the Arts
428 Alice St, Oakland

ABOUT

Sarah (SayRah) Olaniran, a Nigerian native has been dancing since a very young age. She is various dance styles; Latin, Ballroom, Ballet, Nigerian traditional dance, Jazz, HipHop, Salsa and, Contemporary and has added Modern dance, Ballet en pointe, improv and Traditional West African dance to her vocabulary with her degree in dance.

Currently a top Afrobeats dancer and choreographer she has worked with prominent African artists including DavidO, Olamide, 2face, Timaya,Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Flavor, Tekno, Kcee, Wande Coal, Awilo Logomba, PSquare, Waje, JMartins, Omawunmi, Darey Art Alade, Efiya, CDQ, Orezi, Falz, Dammy Krane, Dbanj, ..... and more

In between her time touring the world performing, she also teaches Afro-fusion dance classes around the United States exploring African street/social dances (mainly West African Street/social movements) with a focus on Nigeria and Ghana.

IG @sayrahchips

Afro Urban Society x Dimensions Dance Theater present

SayRah in Da Bay
Afrobeats Dance workshop with SayRah
TWO WORKSHOPS

Apr 27 4:00-6:00p | 3rd flr, Studio C
Apr 30 7:30-9p | 2nd flr, Studio A
Malonga Casquelord Center for the Arts
428 Alice St, Oakland

ABOUT

Sarah (SayRah) Olaniran, a Nigerian native has been dancing since a very young age. She is various dance styles; Latin, Ballroom, Ballet, Nigerian traditional dance, Jazz, HipHop, Salsa and, Contemporary and has added Modern dance, Ballet en pointe, improv and Traditional West African dance to her vocabulary with her degree in dance.

Currently a top Afrobeats dancer and choreographer she has worked with prominent African artists including DavidO, Olamide, 2face, Timaya,Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Flavor, Tekno, Kcee, Wande Coal, Awilo Logomba, PSquare, Waje, JMartins, Omawunmi, Darey Art Alade, Efiya, CDQ, Orezi, Falz, Dammy Krane, Dbanj, ..... and more

In between her time touring the world performing, she also teaches Afro-fusion dance classes around the United States exploring African street/social dances (mainly West African Street/social movements) with a focus on Nigeria and Ghana.

IG @sayrahchips

Afro Urban Society x ODK Dance present

LydRock 'Anyhow' Afrobeats Dance Tour- Oakland

4/23/2019 | 7:30-9:00PM

Malonga Casquelourd Center: 2nd Floor, Studio A

428 Alice St, Oakland

Learn the viral 'Anyhow' Afrobeats Dance Choreography by and get your 'It's Lyd' Experience in this dynamic dance workshop with star dancer LydRock!

ABOUT

LydRock is a professional choreographer and creative entrepreneur based in Houston, TX. Born in Tema, Ghana, raised in New York and Fort Worth, she is currently a leading force of Afrobeats dance movement, and style in the United States.

For over 6 years LydRock has contributed to dance performance and artistic productions, including as lead dancer for Nigerian Popstar Mr. Eazi. She has performed and toured with other musical heavyweights including Tiwa Savage, Kaffy, Wizkid, Dbanj, Patoranking and Tekno. In addition to her work on the concert stage, LydRock has also graced the stages of One Africa Music Fest, Afrimma Awards, and the Umoja Festival to name a few.

LydRock is popularly known for her strong presence online with multiple viral dance videos including the favorite ‘Anyhow’ with 6.3 Million views and an unending stream of reposts. In 2018 LydRock was the Dance Coordinator and associate choreographer for the sold-out stage production ‘What Had Happened Was...An Afro Urban Musical’.

In addition to her dance work, Lyd also runs dynamic fashion endeavors through her customized dancewear, and RockStyles, her personal style blog.

Currently LydRock is focusing on choreographing, touring and creating dance experiences through her 'AfriRock' dance label. She is also a co-founder of PlayLST a performance showcase platform for independent artists, and CEO of Nova co. a professional booking agency for dancers.

Follow her work at IG: _lydrock |IG: Rockstylesnow YouTube: LydRock

AFRO DANCE MEGA!!!!!
Dance Workshop & Jam
Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts
1428 Alice Street, Oakland | 3rd floor Studio E
fyi the lot across the street is for monthly parking only

With the hottest dance teachers around
2 Workshops! 5 Instructors per Workshop! 3 hours!
An experience not to be missed.
brought to you by Afro Urban Society in partnership with Dimensions Dance Theater

8.20
Tango Leadaz (Dancehall), Special Guest from L.A.
Lypza (Special Guest from L.A) + Christina Lesego (Semba/Kizomba)
Philip Agyapong (Afrobeats)
Kanukai (Zim Pop & Kwaito )
MsGolden Dancer (Detroit Ballroom)

8.27
Lyd Rock(Afrobeats), Special Guest from Houston
Thamsanqa Hlatywayo Hlatywayo (South African Urban)
Shemica Johnson (Caliwynd)
Loubayi(Soukous/Coupe Decale)
Weslei Guimarães (Passinho/baile funk)

AFRO DANCE MEGA!!!!!
Dance Workshop & Jam
Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts
1428 Alice Street, Oakland | 3rd floor Studio E
fyi the lot across the street is for monthly parking only

With the hottest dance teachers around
2 Workshops! 5 Instructors per Workshop! 3 hours!
An experience not to be missed.
brought to you by Afro Urban Society in partnership with Dimensions Dance Theater

8.20
Tango Leadaz (Dancehall), Special Guest from L.A.
Lypza (Special Guest from L.A) + Christina Lesego (Semba/Kizomba)
Philip Agyapong (Afrobeats)
Kanukai (Zim Pop & Kwaito )
MsGolden Dancer (Detroit Ballroom)

8.27
Lyd Rock(Afrobeats), Special Guest from Houston
Thamsanqa Hlatywayo Hlatywayo (South African Urban)
Shemica Johnson (Caliwynd)
Loubayi(Soukous/Coupe Decale)
Weslei Guimarães (Passinho/baile funk)

JFOODDS on the eats (pre-order your jamaican food plates on eventbrite)