Learn the West African dance of the 'Strong Men' : April 4!

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We're happy to present Malena Amusa's latest Monday class April 4 @ InPower Institute in South St. Louis, from 7pm - 8:15.


The class will be particularly special because participants get to delve into the intricacies and magic of Dununba, a warrior dance from Guinea called the dance of the 'Strong Men."  

Dununba is undoubtedly one of the most popular celebration dances in West Africa, and Monday, we are going to learn and re-enact several key parts of the dance  including: dancing in process, drumming, and soloing.

While we explore and perform the opulent and confident steps of Dununba, we will also harness the soul of the dance -- improvisation!

Drummers Andrew Behnen, Stephanie Kusmer and other special guests will lead exercises in call & response and the innovative punctuation of the dancer's movement and energy!

This class will no doubt arouse the warrior inside you !!


Monday, April 4 (classes thru April 11)
$10 per class / $5 per couple

@ InPower Institute in South St. Louis
5400 Nottingham Ave.
St. Louis, Mo. 63109

Please call: 314. 458. 4282 for additional info! 

We look forward to meeting you!

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Malena Amusa, founder of Addlife! Studio, has taught more than 3,000 people African dance across America, from St. Louis and New York to Chicago and California, and internationally in Delhi, India and Lagos, Nigeria. Malena invites you to experience Addlife!, and dares you to propel your dreams, you life, and your community forward! Malena is dedicated to an empowerment pedagogy, bringing out the best in people, businesses, and communities. Malena helps you tap the vital life force, through bold mega classes, concerts, and projects that energize, enrich, and entertain while sparking people to personal, artistic, and collective action.

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