This mixed ability class is available to all levels and capabilities except absolute beginners. You will develop the skills to isolate and move parts of the body simultaneously, a good sense of body coordination and build stamina. Your dance movement vocabulary will be articulated through the beat of polyrhythmic African music, warm up, centre exercises and travelling phases before dancing to an ecstatic frenzy.
Akosua Boakye began her dance training at Laban on a diploma course and after a year pursued a degree at Roehampton Institute. Since graduating in 1997 she began work as a freelance dance artist choreographing and delivering African and Contemporary dance in primary, secondary schools and community as well as pursuing a professional qualification in teaching.
Over the years she has worked extensively on developing her style of African dance, a movement vocabulary that draws from Africa's diverse dance movement techniques, culture, and music. Through this she has worked with various organisations managing and delivering a range of African dance projects, currently she is working on the Lion King.
Bookings are now being taken for the Autumn term Sat 18 Sept-Fri 10 Dec, see details on the right. You can attend the class by using your Carnet Card or by dropping in.
Full price term enrolment is £110. If you qualify for the concession rate (£95 per term), bring proof of status to the Classes and Courses office when you attend class at The Place and we will refund the difference.
Price: £110
Mondays at 6.30-8pm
Autumn term
18 Sept-10 Dec 2010
Term enrolment
£110 (concs £95)
Drop-in
£11 (concs £9)
Drop in spaces are available but cannot be pre-booked - we recommend you arrive 20-30 minutes before the start of you class to ensure a space.
Carnets
6 classes £60 (concs £50)
12 classes £115 (concs £95)
These loyalty cards are redeemable for any mix of technique classes within your ability level. To book a Carnet Card place, call on the day 020 7121 1090 or text 07502 249 256.
