Ballet Arumbaya Ndendeli showcases the traditional dancing, singing, and musical instrument performances of Democratic Republic Of The Congo. Continue reading
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Category Archives: African Dance
12/27/18 O&A NYC BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Top 10 African Dance Styles That Went Viral in 2018
African dance styles always top the charts, because of the rich and diverse cultures on the continent. Dance has been one of many forms of expression, storytelling and enjoyment across the continent. Here are some of the popular 2018 dance styles in Africa. Continue reading
10/14/18 O&A NYC 10 Most Popular African Dance Styles (2018)
Africa, the continent with rich and diverse cultures and traditions, and one of the more fun and vibrant traditions is dance. Dance has been one of many forms of expression, storytelling and enjoyment across the continent, and alongside traditional dances, so here are the 10 Most Popular African Dance Styles. Continue reading
10/7/18 O&A NYC WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK: October 7 through October 14, 2018
New York City in October is a great time of year (well anytime is a great time in NYC). This week there is outdoor sculpture in Harlem, Jazz in Brooklyn, Pizza in the Bronx and Dance honors its own at The Bessies. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps, guaranteed to keep you Out and About.
10/3/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Traditional Future- Anuang’a Fernando
Kenyan Dance Legend Fernando Anuang’a showcasing the best of African contemporary dance. Continue reading
9/11/18 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Alvin Ailey: Awassa Astrige / Ostrich by Asadata Dafora
Sierra Leone-born choreographer Asadata Dafora blended his vision of a traditional African dance with Western staging in this groundbreaking 1932 solo set to Carl Riley’s score of African drumming and flute and performed Ailey dancer by Antonio Douthit-Boyd. Continue reading
9/1/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH Walestylez: P-Square – Alingo
P-Square perform Alingo named after the Nigerian popular dance craze. Continue reading
8/29/18 O&A NYC DIVA ALERT: Janet Jackson Marks Michael’s 60th Birthday with ‘Remember the Time’ Homage
Janet Jackson clearly remembers when she fell in love with Michael Jackson’s Remember the Time music video. Her new music vid homage to MJ for his 60th birthday. Continue reading
8/17/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Janet Jackson Unveils Hot New ‘Made For Now’ Video (feat. Daddy Yankee)
Janet Jackson is back! She’s has teamed up with Daddy Yankee for her new single, “Made for Now.” It debuts with a color Dave Meyers-directed video. Watch it below. Continue reading
(Repost) 10/14/20 O&A NYC BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Masaka Boys Dancing Viva Africa
Uganda’s BET winner Eddy Kenzo introduces yet another sensational kids’ dance group called Masaka Boy who have done justice to the song Viva Africa. Masaka Boys have shown great potential and the sky is no longer the limit. Continue reading
