Jaivah is not running regular classes right now… But luckily some of our amazing friends are. Check below for more info on what they’re doing and make sure to attend.
Otherwise, if you have a group of people or a bridal / birthday / or other event you’d like to book a special fun workshop for, check out THIS PAGE and contact us: info@jaivah.com.
African Dance Classes with Jean Assamoa
Dance with Jean Assamoa, Founder of Akwaba Cultural Exchange and 2 times Awards winner (2003 & 2005) in New York City. Jean Assamoa, orginally from Abidjan(Ivory Coast), has been teaching and performing for over 17 years in Africa, Europe, USA (NYC) and Canada since 2008. This program exposes participants to the historical development of African dances. They will learn the introduction to African dance steps and develop basic dance skills, such as warm-up, stretch and preparatory exercises, specific skills related to the African dances. Family and multiple class discounts are available. Receive 10% off when you purchase the 8 week session packages!!
DATES: Mondays & Wednesdays
TIME: 6pm – 7pm
VENUE: Chemaagne Dance Studio, 899 Bloor West, Toronto
RATES: Adults – 8 week sessions $120; Kids – 8 week sessions $80; Drop In – $20
INFO: www.ChemagneDance.com chemagnedance@yahoo.com, 416.803.5552
AfroHouse Fitness with Mafa
House fanatics, revellers and party people: Enjoy AfroHouse Fitness with Mafa Makhubalo to lose pounds and rejuvenate for SUMMER 2012. Dancing what the soul wants to communicate: Housasize, Kwaitosize, Pantsulasize, Zulusize, KwasaKwasasize, African Traditionalize, Azontosize… Music provided live by DJ Kush Nubia.
DATES: Saturdays May 26 – July 28, 2012
TIME: 4 – 5 PM
VENUE: Bunda Lounge, 1108 Dundas West @ Ossington, Toronto
REGISTER ANYTIME: 647.764.6132 or 416.726.5582
INFO: Mafa Dance Village
Southern & West African Traditional Dance with Mafa
It’s that time of year… Caribbana season. If you’re looking to get fit before the jump-up or heading to the beach, this Southern & West African Traditional dance class with Mafa Makhubalo is the place to be.
Traditional Dance has always had great ritual value in the lives of Africans when it forms a vital part of the ceremonial procedures for important events. The movements themselves are a fusion of contemporary and traditional stylized movements that forge a cultural link between the past and present.
DATES: Every Thursday
KIDS: 5:30 – 6:30 PM (ages 8 – 15)
ADULTS: 6:30 – 7:45 PM
VENUE: 1290 Finch Avenue West, inside Keele Plaza, Unit 17, Toronto
INFO: Mafa Dance Village
Traditional West African Dance Classes with Lua
Beginner level dances from Guinea & Mali with Lua Shayenne
DATES:
Tuesday June 5, 2012: Drop in Workshop $15
Tuesday June 12 – July 10, 2012: 5 week course $75 (must register in advance)
TIME: 6:50 – 8:20 PM
VENUE: Mazaryk Centre in dance studio, 2nd floor, 220 Cowan St (Dufferin & Queen), Toronto
REGISTRATION & INFO: www.LuaShayenne.com. Email shayenneproductions@gmail.com to register.
Bellydance Classes @ Arabesque
Arabesque runs regular Bellydance and Middle Eastern folklore classes all the way from introductory to professional levels.
INFO: www.ArabesqueDance.com
Ballet Creole runs kids and adult programs throughout the year and also have a professional level training programs.
COBA runs kids and adult programs throughout the year and also have a professional level training program.