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Ailey Moves NYC 2023 (Herbert Von King Park)
Monday, July 31st, 2023 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
Join us for a soul grounding day of Dance when instructors from The Ailey School – the official school of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater – bring their brilliant technique and high energy to Brooklyn to teach West African Dance. This class brings together body, mind, and spirit in an energetic union of music, dance, and oral tradition of the people of West Africa. Participants will be taught regional songs and dances of welcome and praise such as; Lamban (Dance of Celebration), Mandjani (Challenge Dance), and Wolo Sodon Jon Don (Dance of Becoming Free). Each dance is accompanied by live drumming to provide an understanding of the relationship between the dance and musician and the common language they must speak to execute an African Dance style. No previous experience is needed, and all levels are welcome!
Location: Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center , 670 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free