Afro fusion

When the music changes, so does the dance...

Afro fusion is a dancing style which blends the techniques of formal dance training with an African flavour and spirit from sacred and traditional African dances of West, Central and East Africa. 

Formal dance styles such as ballet, jazz, modern dancing and contemporary are combined with African tribal dances or free flowing loose relaxed movements. 

It has even been blended with belly dancing and samba (Latin American ballroom) routines. 

This truly combines different cultures to form a new dance style by fusing inspiration and wisdom of all styles of dancing from around the world. A huge part of this dance style movement is expression and rhythm.

Movements which are used in Afro fusion choreography

An Afro fusion dance (can be seen below) done by South African dancers, Ashley and Kim on South Africa's version of So You Think You Can Dance.  The choreography combines contemporary with African dancing. 

An African Jazz fusion creates a more upbeat example of Afro fusion which can be seen below. The dancers, Tadd Gadduang and Jordan Casanova, were contestants on So You Think You Can Dance, season eight.

Love as always & forever, in dance

Mia xxx