African Dance Classes

Welcome back classes Jan 25

Joins us for some djembe and dancing at Coburg Lake!

Beginner djembe 10-11am
Intermediate djembe 11.15-12.15pm
Open dance class 12.30-1.30pm
Picnic from 1.30pm

More info

Term dates

  • First block for 2025: 30th Jan – 1st March
  • Book into a 4-week block and receive class video recordings accessible at any time
  • Sat Open Dance class and Sweet Mamas also available via Zoom (recordings included)

Dundun dance (drum & dance combined!)

Saturdays 10.15am
4 classes $100 ($30 casual classes may be available with prior notice)
Saturdays 10.15am-11.15am
St Ambrose Hall - 3 Dawson st, Brunswick (see map)
This class combines simple dance movements with rhythms played on the Afrcan stick drums called dunduns. Instruments supplied. Bookings essential.

Open African Dance with Mitzi
(live drumming)

Saturdays 11.30am
4 classes $80 Live, $60 Zoom (casual live class $25)
Saturdays 11.30am-12.30pm
St Ambrose Hall - 3 Dawson st, Brunswick (see map)
This class is suitable for beginners and those with some background in dance. Get your body moving and adrenaline pumping. No shoes, good vibes.

Multiple class special!

Book into more than one class and receive 15% off

Classes are all at the same venue: 9am dundun drum, 10.15 dundun dance, 11.30 dance

“Sweet Mamas”

Gentle Afro-pop dance class

Thursdays 11am

5 classes $115 Live, $75 Zoom (casual live class $28) *Concession available
Thursdays 11am-12.00
Elevation Studios 8-10 Lobb st, Brunswick (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.

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.

Buy a single video for $15 or the full set for $50

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.

Flinders st flash mob

Dundun dance flash mob