12/30/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Indlondlo Zulu Dancers

The Indlondlo Zulu Dancers performing at the Ushaka Marine Zulu Dance Finals, 2015. Continue reading

10/30/17 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Coming To America (1988)- Paula Abdul Choreography

Paula Abdul talks about choreographing Coming To America, “This was one of my moments of having to really prove myself, because I was still pretty new in my career as a choreographer. John Landis, the director, wanted the person that choreographed Janet Jackson. I was still a Laker Girl. I went in and he looked at me and said, ‘What are you, a teenager?’ And I said, ‘Yes, I am!’ Continue reading

9/2/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH Waletylez: Ajebutter22- Ghana Bounce

Ghana Bounce, Ajebutter22 his newest single of the album What Happens In Lagos following the success of his last single Bad Gang his new album, a blend of urban and native style, captures the growing alternative sectors of the Nigerian music scene. Continue reading

9/5/17 O&A NYC DANCE AND MUSIC: FOLI (there is no movement without rhythm) original version by Thomas Roebers and Floris Leeuwenberg

 FOLI, the word for rhythm used by the Malinke tribes of Baro, Guinee Afrika, encompasses so much more than drumming, dancing or sound. It’s found in every part of daily life. Continue reading

8/29/17 (Repost) O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: The A-Z Of African Dance Hall

The A-Z Of African Dance Hall: “Our continent is so huge and creative, many dances had to be left out to come up with something relevant and short (we did not want to challenge Pharell Williams on long videos! 🙂 This Is New Africa! Enjoy & share the revolution.”- The Dance HALL. 
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7/8/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Lil Kesh- Shoki

Lil Kesh, the Bariga based newly signed YBNL recording artist, has created quite a buzz with his new track titled, “Shoki.” The song features his ybnl crew, Olamide, Ehis, and Partoranking. Continue reading

5/15/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Chuck Davis- 80 Faces/ American Dance Festival

Dr. Chuck Davis, the Artistic Director of the African American Dance Ensemble, discusses his early days of “reaching in” to the community through ADF’s outreach program and of the creation of his company in 1980 after ADF’s move to Durham. In honor of Dr. Davis, we would like to remind everyone of his credo, “peace, love, and respect for everybody.” Continue reading

4/29/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStyle: Dance Hall-The A-Z Of African Dance


The Dance Hall, an urban dance center in Senegal, put together a definitive a-z list of African dance moves. It includes everything from Azonto to Zoropoto.
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