Afiwi Groove 2024-2025
Afiwi Emerging Artist Program
M 6:30 PM-7:30 PM
Sa 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Sa 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
AFIWI STUDIO
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Junior West African Performing Arts
MANDATORY CLASS.
In our West African dance classes, students will learn the foundational rhythms and techniques of traditional West African dance. Through engaging routines and choreography, participants experience the joy and physicality of dance, while gaining insight into its historical and social contexts.
MANDATORY CLASS.
In our West African dance classes, students will learn the foundational rhythms and techniques of traditional West African dance. Through engaging routines and choreography, participants experience the joy and physicality of dance, while gaining insight into its historical and social contexts.
Sunday
12:20 PM to 1:20 PM
12:20 PM to 1:20 PM
AFIWI STUDIO
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Junior Caribbean Performing Arts
In Little Groovers Caribbean, students will work with instructors to develop their dance understanding and abilities in a more focused format. Developing basic techniques, practices, and a knowledge of the dances, movements, expressions, and background of Afro-Caribbean. Students will also explore the basic histeo-geographical context behind the movements/dances that they are learning.
(Additional fee required for skirt and costume rental).
In Little Groovers Caribbean, students will work with instructors to develop their dance understanding and abilities in a more focused format. Developing basic techniques, practices, and a knowledge of the dances, movements, expressions, and background of Afro-Caribbean. Students will also explore the basic histeo-geographical context behind the movements/dances that they are learning.
(Additional fee required for skirt and costume rental).
Sunday
11:10 PM to 12:10 PM
11:10 PM to 12:10 PM
AFIWI STUDIO
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Level 1 West African Drumming
Groovy Drummer Level 1 is an introduction to West African Djembe/Dunun Drumming. Students in this class will explore the fundamental 3 sounds of the djembe, learn to understand basic music elements (rhythm, dynamics, timing…), physical preparation for playing/safety, and study the histeo-geographical context of the rhythms they are learning. No music experience necessary.
(Additional fee required for drum rental).
Groovy Drummer Level 1 is an introduction to West African Djembe/Dunun Drumming. Students in this class will explore the fundamental 3 sounds of the djembe, learn to understand basic music elements (rhythm, dynamics, timing…), physical preparation for playing/safety, and study the histeo-geographical context of the rhythms they are learning. No music experience necessary.
(Additional fee required for drum rental).
Saturday
2:15 PM to 3:15 PM
2:15 PM to 3:15 PM
AFIWI STUDIO
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Mini Dancers Performing Arts
Sunday
10:10 AM to 11:00 AM
10:10 AM to 11:00 AM
AFIWI STUDIO
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Mini Groovers Fall: Recreational
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
AFIWI STUDIO
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Senior Afrobeats (Performing Arts)
Afrobeats Junior Groovers classes are designed for beginner to intermediate levels. Junior Groovers will work with their teachers to expound on fundamental concepts and understandings cultivated in previous levels. At this level students will receive more in-depth guidance in both the practical and theoretical understandings of their bodies, and the intricacies of dance and movement. A greater emphasis on the conditioning and technique required to perform these dances: a) at the highest quality; and b) without incurring injury to promote long healthy careers in dance. Age 9-12 is an important time in the development of a young body and mind, and at AGS we pride ourselves in working diligently with our students to support them through this time.
(Additional fees of 100.00 apply for showcase costume)
Afrobeats Junior Groovers classes are designed for beginner to intermediate levels. Junior Groovers will work with their teachers to expound on fundamental concepts and understandings cultivated in previous levels. At this level students will receive more in-depth guidance in both the practical and theoretical understandings of their bodies, and the intricacies of dance and movement. A greater emphasis on the conditioning and technique required to perform these dances: a) at the highest quality; and b) without incurring injury to promote long healthy careers in dance. Age 9-12 is an important time in the development of a young body and mind, and at AGS we pride ourselves in working diligently with our students to support them through this time.
(Additional fees of 100.00 apply for showcase costume)
Tu 6:20 PM-7:20 PM
AFIWI STUDIO
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Senior Caribbean Performing Arts
Junior Caribbean students will work with instructors to develop their dance understanding and abilities in a more focused format. Developing basic techniques, practices, and a knowledge of the dances, movements, expressions, and background of Afro-Caribbean. Students will also explore the basic histeo-geographical context behind the movements/dances that they are learning.
(Additional fee required for skirt and costume rental).
Junior Caribbean students will work with instructors to develop their dance understanding and abilities in a more focused format. Developing basic techniques, practices, and a knowledge of the dances, movements, expressions, and background of Afro-Caribbean. Students will also explore the basic histeo-geographical context behind the movements/dances that they are learning.
(Additional fee required for skirt and costume rental).
Sunday
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
AFIWI STUDIO
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West African Dance Ghanaian
Saturday
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
AFIWI STUDIO
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Afiwi Groove 2025-2026
Senior Afrobeats (Performing Arts)
Afrobeats Junior Groovers classes are designed for beginner to intermediate levels. Junior Groovers will work with their teachers to expound on fundamental concepts and understandings cultivated in previous levels. At this level students will receive more in-depth guidance in both the practical and theoretical understandings of their bodies, and the intricacies of dance and movement. A greater emphasis on the conditioning and technique required to perform these dances: a) at the highest quality; and b) without incurring injury to promote long healthy careers in dance. Age 9-12 is an important time in the development of a young body and mind, and at AGS we pride ourselves in working diligently with our students to support them through this time.
(Additional fees of 100.00 apply for showcase costume)
Afrobeats Junior Groovers classes are designed for beginner to intermediate levels. Junior Groovers will work with their teachers to expound on fundamental concepts and understandings cultivated in previous levels. At this level students will receive more in-depth guidance in both the practical and theoretical understandings of their bodies, and the intricacies of dance and movement. A greater emphasis on the conditioning and technique required to perform these dances: a) at the highest quality; and b) without incurring injury to promote long healthy careers in dance. Age 9-12 is an important time in the development of a young body and mind, and at AGS we pride ourselves in working diligently with our students to support them through this time.
(Additional fees of 100.00 apply for showcase costume)
Tu 6:20 PM-7:20 PM
AFIWI STUDIO
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Mini Groovers Fall: Recreational
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
AFIWI STUDIO
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West African Dance Ghanaian
Saturday
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
AFIWI STUDIO
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Level 1 West African Drumming
Groovy Drummer Level 1 is an introduction to West African Djembe/Dunun Drumming. Students in this class will explore the fundamental 3 sounds of the djembe, learn to understand basic music elements (rhythm, dynamics, timing…), physical preparation for playing/safety, and study the histeo-geographical context of the rhythms they are learning. No music experience necessary.
(Additional fee required for drum rental).
Groovy Drummer Level 1 is an introduction to West African Djembe/Dunun Drumming. Students in this class will explore the fundamental 3 sounds of the djembe, learn to understand basic music elements (rhythm, dynamics, timing…), physical preparation for playing/safety, and study the histeo-geographical context of the rhythms they are learning. No music experience necessary.
(Additional fee required for drum rental).
Saturday
2:15 PM to 3:15 PM
2:15 PM to 3:15 PM
AFIWI STUDIO
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Afiwi Emerging Artist Program
M 6:30 PM-7:30 PM
Sa 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Sa 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
AFIWI STUDIO
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Mini Dancers Performing Arts
Sunday
10:10 AM to 11:00 AM
10:10 AM to 11:00 AM
AFIWI STUDIO
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Junior West African Performing Arts
MANDATORY CLASS.
In our West African dance classes, students will learn the foundational rhythms and techniques of traditional West African dance. Through engaging routines and choreography, participants experience the joy and physicality of dance, while gaining insight into its historical and social contexts.
MANDATORY CLASS.
In our West African dance classes, students will learn the foundational rhythms and techniques of traditional West African dance. Through engaging routines and choreography, participants experience the joy and physicality of dance, while gaining insight into its historical and social contexts.
Sunday
12:20 PM to 1:20 PM
12:20 PM to 1:20 PM
AFIWI STUDIO
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Senior Caribbean Performing Arts
Junior Caribbean students will work with instructors to develop their dance understanding and abilities in a more focused format. Developing basic techniques, practices, and a knowledge of the dances, movements, expressions, and background of Afro-Caribbean. Students will also explore the basic histeo-geographical context behind the movements/dances that they are learning.
(Additional fee required for skirt and costume rental).
Junior Caribbean students will work with instructors to develop their dance understanding and abilities in a more focused format. Developing basic techniques, practices, and a knowledge of the dances, movements, expressions, and background of Afro-Caribbean. Students will also explore the basic histeo-geographical context behind the movements/dances that they are learning.
(Additional fee required for skirt and costume rental).
Sunday
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
AFIWI STUDIO
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Junior Caribbean Performing Arts
In Little Groovers Caribbean, students will work with instructors to develop their dance understanding and abilities in a more focused format. Developing basic techniques, practices, and a knowledge of the dances, movements, expressions, and background of Afro-Caribbean. Students will also explore the basic histeo-geographical context behind the movements/dances that they are learning.
(Additional fee required for skirt and costume rental).
In Little Groovers Caribbean, students will work with instructors to develop their dance understanding and abilities in a more focused format. Developing basic techniques, practices, and a knowledge of the dances, movements, expressions, and background of Afro-Caribbean. Students will also explore the basic histeo-geographical context behind the movements/dances that they are learning.
(Additional fee required for skirt and costume rental).
Sunday
11:10 PM to 12:10 PM
11:10 PM to 12:10 PM
AFIWI STUDIO
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