Afiwi Groove 2025-2026
Jr. Afro-Urban Dance
A high-energy urban-dance experience rooted in West African foundations.
Ages 6 - 10
A high-energy urban-dance experience rooted in West African foundations.
Ages 6 - 10
Tu 6:30 PM-7:30 PM
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Intermediate Afro-Urban Dance
A high-energy urban-dance experience rooted in West African foundations.
Ages 10 - 13
A high-energy urban-dance experience rooted in West African foundations.
Ages 10 - 13
Tu 6:20 PM-7:20 PM
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Sr. Afro-Urban Dance
A power-packed Afro-urban class for teens, blending hip-hop, Afro-beat, and contemporary influences.
Ages 13 - 16
A power-packed Afro-urban class for teens, blending hip-hop, Afro-beat, and contemporary influences.
Ages 13 - 16
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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Level 2 Malinke Drumming Malinke
An intermediate/advanced drumming workshop for students who have mastered the basics and wish to tackle complex rhythms
Ages 10 - 29
An intermediate/advanced drumming workshop for students who have mastered the basics and wish to tackle complex rhythms
Ages 10 - 29
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
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Jr. Afro Ballet
A next-level ballet class that combines classical technique with African-inspired movements.
Ages 6 - 10
A next-level ballet class that combines classical technique with African-inspired movements.
Ages 6 - 10
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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Sr. Afro Ballet
A dynamic fusion of classical ballet technique and Afro-Caribbean artistry for seasoned young dancers.
Ages 11 - 16
A dynamic fusion of classical ballet technique and Afro-Caribbean artistry for seasoned young dancers.
Ages 11 - 16
Thursday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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Brazillian Martial Arts - Caporeira
Capoeira fuses martial arts, dance, acrobatics, and music. Students learn ginga basics, acrobatic movements, and traditional capoeira songs and instruments.
Ages 9 - 49
Capoeira fuses martial arts, dance, acrobatics, and music. Students learn ginga basics, acrobatic movements, and traditional capoeira songs and instruments.
Ages 9 - 49
Saturday
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM
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West African Drum (Ghanaian)
Experience the powerful rhythms of Ghana through hands-on drumming! Our Ghanaian Drumming class immerses students in traditional drum techniques and patterns, unlocking the communal spirit and storytelling inherent in Ghana’s musical heritage.
Ages 10 - 29
Experience the powerful rhythms of Ghana through hands-on drumming! Our Ghanaian Drumming class immerses students in traditional drum techniques and patterns, unlocking the communal spirit and storytelling inherent in Ghana’s musical heritage.
Ages 10 - 29
Saturday
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
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West African Dance (Ghanaian)
At Afiwi Groove School, our Ghanaian Dance class brings authentic movements, rhythms, and storytelling to life through joyful, high-energy choreography rooted in Ghana’s diverse cultural heritage.
Ages 6 - 29
At Afiwi Groove School, our Ghanaian Dance class brings authentic movements, rhythms, and storytelling to life through joyful, high-energy choreography rooted in Ghana’s diverse cultural heritage.
Ages 6 - 29
Saturday
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
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Level 1 West African Drumming
Groovy Drummer Level 1 is an introduction to West African Djembe/Dunun Drumming. Hands-on introduction to the djembe and foundational drumming patterns.
Ages 5 - 15
Groovy Drummer Level 1 is an introduction to West African Djembe/Dunun Drumming. Hands-on introduction to the djembe and foundational drumming patterns.
Ages 5 - 15
Saturday
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
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Mini Soca Dance
An introduction to the rhythms and movement of Soca and Caribbean music, tailored for our youngest movers.
Ages 4 - 6
An introduction to the rhythms and movement of Soca and Caribbean music, tailored for our youngest movers.
Ages 4 - 6
Sunday
10:10 AM to 11:00 AM
10:10 AM to 11:00 AM
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Jr. Caribbean Dance
Dive into the vibrant dance styles of the Caribbean—think Soca, Calypso, and Dancehall.
Ages 6 - 10
Dive into the vibrant dance styles of the Caribbean—think Soca, Calypso, and Dancehall.
Ages 6 - 10
Sunday
11:10 AM to 12:10 AM
11:10 AM to 12:10 AM
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Jr. West African Dance Malinke
Explore traditional West African dance vocabulary—focusing on the cultural roots of moves from Ghana, Senegal, and beyond.
Ages 6 - 10
Explore traditional West African dance vocabulary—focusing on the cultural roots of moves from Ghana, Senegal, and beyond.
Ages 6 - 10
Sunday
12:20 PM to 1:20 PM
12:20 PM to 1:20 PM
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Sr. West African ( Malinke)
MANDATORY CLASS.
An advanced West African dance class exploring regional styles in depth.
Ages 11 - 16
MANDATORY CLASS.
An advanced West African dance class exploring regional styles in depth.
Ages 11 - 16
Sunday
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
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Sr. Caribbean Dance
Elevate your Caribbean dance skills with advanced routines in Soca, Afro Caribbean and Calypso.
Ages 11 - 16
Elevate your Caribbean dance skills with advanced routines in Soca, Afro Caribbean and Calypso.
Ages 11 - 16
Sunday
2:40 PM to 3:40 PM
2:40 PM to 3:40 PM
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