Traditional African Meets African Afro Beats

TIME CHANGE ALERT CLASS WILL BE FROM 6pm TO 7.30 pm Special Guest Dancer Princess K is a 10 yr old dancer hailing from London in all styles but also represents Afrodance in the uk and internationally Princess K started dancing at the tender age of 6 years old but seriously at 8 yrs old She is a sibling to 5 brothers and is a group member of sibling Group Dem 3 Dancers Independently this 10 yr old burst on to the dance scene in a major way in 2016 going viral worldwide with footage from her freestyle at a battle that got onto social media platforms such as shaderoom Essence online Bet to name a few Since then she has been growing from young battler to a dancing princess on the uk Afrobeats and afrodance scene touring and performing with and for large international African acts such as Runtown Adekunle gold Yemi Alade and recently Davido performing and opening at the 02 arena in Greenwich at the age of 10 years old this has never bern done in the uk Princess K has shot to success very quickly at a young age and is fast becoming a lead influencer in her field and in the uk dance scene she was picked up by ABC NEWS in Washington D.C. and was flown over for an interview last year due to her dancing alone Partner for this event ​Biography: Zag - Z Power Afro/Congolese, hip hop, reggae/dancehall, latin, andmodern/contemporary, thus are dance styles that have influenced Zag as a dancer. Zag is a native of Congo. He grew up in an environment that allowed him to become the self taught dancer that he is. Zag has the street or rooted knowledge of some traditional Congolese dances, ndombolo, coupé decalé, and various African dance styles. His drive to become a better dancer had him pursue hip hop in 2008. Since then, Zag has choreographed and performed both in Congo and the United States. Zag came to encounter different styles of dance in 2013 after coming to the US and joining Universal image dance team at John jay college. However, Zag’s African heritage is the most influential component of his dance style. He choreographed and danced with many artists including the legendary Fally Ipupa. Zag's class, which is perfect for all levels, will have you harmonize your upper body, feet, mind, and will have your waist moving in ways you’ve never thought possible. Event Organizer Funmilayo Chesney is a veteran Quadruple Threat performing artist who is a dancer, choreographer and Artistic Director of Fusha Dance Company located in New York City; a drummer who teaches ongoing classes in NYC; a singer in the process of releasing her first Album and an actress. She was a member of the only traditional Congolese dance company in New York City, Malaki Ma Congo and won the Ethnic Dance Award for best African dance Instructor in 1996. Funmilayo has taught ongoing Congolese dance classes at the prestigous Alvin Ailey, Rod Rodgers, Charles Moore, Harlem School of the Arts, Cumbe, Lezly Dance and Skate, Fareta and Djoniba. Funmilayo and Fusha dance Company have graced the stages of Alvin Ailey, Harlem Stage, Brooklyn Museum, Apollo, United Nations, African Burial Ground, The Metropolitan Museum, Carnegie Hall, BAM, The African Street Festival, Brooklyn Public Library, Citibank and Symphony Space to name a few. Funmilayo and Fusha Dance Company has toured World Wide with ongoing yearly tours to South America, Europe, Caribbean and Africa facilitating Congolese dance workshops for children and adults. Aside from dancing Funmilayo is also an actress and has debut in the film“Keep it Clean.” Produced and Directed by Jeanette Sean Muehlmann. She is a Singer and in the process of releasing her first music album; Funmi is also a Health Coach empowering participants on the knowledge of Healing ourselves from the kitchen and the founder of “Cook to Live Interactive Nutrition Workshops. The ancient dance of the Congolese, combined with the genius creations of their descendants have shaped musical culture of many music and dance styles in the Diaspora and Africa: Afrobeats, Samba, Salsa, Hip Hop, Reggae, Calypso and Soca to name a few. This is our medicine dance of healing vibrations ad pelvic rotations You can catch Funmilayo in New York City working as an Artistic Director, Performance and Teaching Artist, teaching ongoing classes to all ages building confidence and cross cultural appreciation on a variety of platforms. More Info below.