Chakula Presents Our Way to Move: A Craft Not Folklore - A West African Dance Workshop

Free workshop (RSVP to secure your ticket)

Date | Wednesday 9th July

Time | 7-9pm

Location | The Africa Centre

Join us for a joyful exploration of West African dance as a vibrant language that speaks from the heart. We'll start gently with mindful stretching, creating space to connect with our bodies and each other.

Together, we'll build something beautiful—sharing our own movements and weaving them into a collective choreography that belongs to all of us. Our facilitator will lovingly guide you through authentic West African techniques, inviting you to make them your own.

This is your invitation to honor the ancestral roots that run deep while celebrating how they bloom through your unique expression. Dance here isn't something preserved behind glass—it's alive, breathing, and ready to carry your emotions and stories.

Come as you are. Whether you're new to dance or have moved all your life, there's a place for you in our circle. Let's discover together how tradition and your personal voice can dance hand in hand.

About Artist-in-Development

Alizée Ndiaye is a multidisciplinary creative/culture curator from France who transitioned from social work to London's creative scene in 2019. She founded Don't Touch My Heritage (DTMH) to uplift Black and Brown artists. Alizée focuses on costume/set design, art curation, and storytelling. Her work centers on decolonization and positive storytelling, aiming for equity.

About Chakula

The Chakula programme is a monthly series of events, workshops and dialogues geared towards supporting and empowering Black and African LGBTQ+ communities at The Africa Centre. This workshop is part of Chakula’s Artist Development Hub, a new artist initative for Black, African and Caribbean LGBTQ+ artists. Follow @thechakulaprogramme

Chakula x Our Way to Move: A Craft Not Folklore (Dance Workshop)