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Afrocontigbo

West African Dance & Performing Arts: Experience the Rhythm, Embrace the Culture

A dance and performing arts company rooted in culture, promoting wellness and joy through dance classes and performances.

About Us

We are a West African dance and performing arts company dedicated to preserving culture, promoting wellness, and spreading joy through movement. Our dances are deeply rooted in tradition, offering vibrant community classes for all skill levels. We train dancers for professional performances while fostering inclusivity, self-expression, and community engagement. Through our programs, movement becomes a powerful tool for connection, storytelling, and cultural appreciation.

Featured Classes

Afrobeats for wellness

Afrobeats for Wellness

Afrobeats for Wellness is a high-energy, all-levels class designed to get you moving and your heart pumping. Beginner-friendly and fun, it prioritizes movement over technique, offering a full-body workout infused with dynamic rhythms from across West Africa, including Azonto, Ndombolo, Amapiano, Afrohouse, Sabar, and Igbo styles

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Afro Fusion Classes

This class showcases diverse instructors and their unique dance styles, highlighting African rhythms deeply rooted in each instructor’s cultural heritage. Participants will learn an engaging choreography, with step-by-step breakdowns to ensure an enjoyable and accessible experience for all levels

AfroKids

AfroDance for Kids

A fun and engaging class where kids learn high-energy routines set to traditional, contemporary, and popular West African music. Participants will develop coordination, rhythm, and body isolations while building confidence through movement. An optional performance at the end of the session allows them to showcase their skills!

Afrobeats for Wellness classes

Afrobeats for wellness

Mondays:

Brooklyn Center Community Center

Instructor 2

Wednesdays:

Minneapolis North High School (MPS)

Instructor 1

Saturdays:

360 Movement Studio, Minneapolis

With experienced teachers you can trust

" This was the best experience! Being of African background, I always thought I could dance naturally, but actually learning steps and routines was a whole different beast! I also lost some weight 🙂 Willing to do this again and again! "
Lilly K