Afro House Open Level

Afro House: From Kuduro to Gqom

Afro House is not one thing. It never was. This class traces the arc of a diaspora in motion, from the raw, percussive footwork of Kuduro born in the streets of Luanda, through the spiritual, bass-heavy weight of Gqom out of Durban, and everything that lives between those two poles. Angolan rhythms, Amapiano textures, House sensibilities rooted in the African continent and its diaspora. Each class is a movement and music journey through one facet of this world. We go slow. We go deep. The music teaches as much as the steps do.

Ivan Touko, also known as Amöûgįvan, is a multidisciplinary artist, movement facilitator, and Selectah DJ rooted in Afro x Latin diasporic traditions and Ubuntu philosophy. Bamiléké from Cameroun and based in Edmonton, he fuses together dance, music, mindfulness, and somatic practice into experiences that help people feel grounded, free, and connected. Through Groove Activations with Ivan, he leads workshops across Canada and internationally that blend Afro, Caribbean and Latin movement with embodied wellness.

$70 + GST