Xmas party and student show
3pm Sunday 17th December
Coburg Lake (Murray rd side, opposite Pentridge)
Student performances and picnic
Free event – bring your friends & family!
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African Dance Classes
Term dates
- 13th November – 16th December
2024
- 20th January – 22nd Feb
- 11th March 28th March (short block)
- 15th April – 16th May
- 27th May – 27th June
Class Prices
DANCE CLASSES
CASUAL $25 live, or $20 Zoom
BLOCK (5 weeks) works out to $20/class live, or $15 Zoom. Includes access to class recordings. No credits for classes missed.
DUNDUN DANCE
$100/4-week course Bookings essential, limited numbers. No casuals.
Beginner African Dance with Mitzi
(live drumming)
Mondays
5 classes $100 Live, $75 Zoom
Mondays 6.30-7.30pm
Brunswick South PS - 56 Brunswick rd, East Brunswick (see map)
This class is suitable for beginners with no background in African dance. We will learn the fundamentals, get your body moving and adrenaline pumping.
Intermediate African Dance with Mitzi
(live drumming)
Mondays
5 classes $100 Live, $75 Zoom
Mondays 7.30-8.30pm
Brunswick South PS - 56 Brunswick rd, East Brunswick (see map)
For those with experience who are looking for a challenge. Learn more complex sequences of movements from Guinea and Mali.
2 – class special!
Do both classes on a Monday night for discounted price
- CASUAL $38
- BLOCK OF 5 WEEKS (beg and int) $175
“Sweet Mamas”
Daytime dance for all ages
Thursdays
5 classes $100 Live, $75 Zoom
Thursdays 11am-12.00
J Studios - 100 Barkly st, North Fitzroy (see map)
This daytime class is suitable women of all ages and stages who are new to Afro dance. The emphasis is on creating a welcoming environment which allows participants to enjoy dancing to popular African music styles.
Dundun dance class
Saturdays
Next block: 20th Jan – 10th Feb 2024
$100 for 4 week course
Saturdays 12.15am-1.30pm
J Studios - 100 Barkly st, North Fitzroy (see map)
Dundun dance involves playing the stick drum (dundun) and incorporating some simple dance movements. Beginner level. Drums and sticks provided.
Afrostyle fitness video series
Get fit and strong, Afro style!
Mitzi has created a series of four 20-minute videos designed to help you keep moving and grooving at home, starting out slowly and increasing in intensity. Purchase a single video or the whole series then work out as often as you like.
Getting started – Entry level moves. Connect with the rhythm and get your blood flowing.
Joy – Lift your spirits. This is what dance is all about!
Smooth – Twist and wind – increase your suppleness and strength.
Strength – West African dance moves selected for building muscle and power.
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Dancers with Melbourne Djembe do lots of performances!
Throughout the year, there are a range of opportunities to perform. They are all very relaxed, low-pressure events… (not compulsory, but HEAPS of fun)
End-of-term performance nights
Most terms we run a social get-together evening to showcase what we have been learning in class. Snacks, informal workshops and a chance to get to know the community.
Flash Mobs
Look us up on Youtube! Some of our flash mobs in Melbourne CBD have gone viral. SO much fun.
Buddha’s Day & Multicultural Festival
Since 2015 we have been one of the main attractions at this vibrant celebration at Federation Square held annually in May.
Local Festivals, Fetes, Fundraisers & Farmer’s Markets!
Our students have performed at the Footscray Night Markets, the Brunswick South Art Fair, Ebola Fundraiser and Vic Markets African festival.