Afrobeats & Mindfulness Workshop: 10/12 & 10/19

About the Teacher: Rasaq Lawal aka Gr8Gr&Sun is a one of a kind vocalist, drummer, dancer and mindfulness facilitator who has performed on leading platforms such as So You Think You Can Dance (Season Six) and also as an opening performer for Grammy Award Winning artist Wizkid. Rasaq blends a combination of comedy, motivational mantras, and unmatched energy to create an experience unlike anything ever seen in the dance wellness space. The class will begin with a dynamic stretching flow and close with a brief centering meditation and cool down to complete the arc of your Afrobeats dance journey. All levels are welcome.

About the workshop: Immerse yourself in the heat and energy of the Afro-pop and afro-house phenomena sweeping the globe; Prepare to move to music from across the continent, most notably the sounds and styles of Azonto (Ghana), Amapiano (S. Africa), and the ever-evolving Afrobeats genre from the giant of Africa, (Nigeria).

Smooth & nuanced yet lively and stimulating, this class will have you sweaty and smiling while learning basic Afrobeats moves and grooves. The class will begin with a dynamic stretching flow and close with a brief centering meditation and cool down to complete the arc of your Afrobeats journey. All levels are welcome.

Dates: Come for both or just one! Sunday, October 12th 12-1:30pm & October 19th 12-1:30pm

Price: This is a drop-in sliding scale starting at $10, all levels welcome!

Where: The Arts League 4226 Spruce Street