Dances Of Central West Africa

Saturday, July 11 & Sunday, August 30 | 3-4pm

During this one hour class we will learn different Traditional dances of Ancestral Africa, accompanied by live percussion. These movements will be celebratory of all the aspects of life. Dancers will learn an immersive experience of vibrant and energetic movements diving into songs, and rhythms of Congo and West Africa. We will share some of the rich culture and storytelling through dance, and cool down together with an easeful flow into gratitude.

About Nkoula

Nkoula Badila is a Multidisciplinary Artist /Creative located in the Hudson Valley. She grew up doing traditional Congolese + West African dance in her family dance troup “DIata DIata IFT” . Her father Elombé Andre Badila was one of the founding members of the Congolese National ballet in Paris “Ballet KODIA”. These deep roots have moved Nkoula to work with people of all ages, sharing the joy the story, and celebration that  comes with moving their whole being