Mother Africa – Rhythm and Movements Dance Program
About the program
Please note, registration is now full.
Rhythm and Movements Dance Program is a creative, innovative and hands-on program that will provide a safe space for young people to voice their concerns, share their opinions and acquire knowledge about healthy living through rhythm and movements.
Students ages 14-18 will gain physical education, social skill development, and they will learn about the different forms of creating rhythms and movements from African Traditional form to Urban hybrid style. The program consists of 4 sessions workshops and presentation/ performance (all via Zoom).
Note: This program is open to Black Youth living in Toronto all youth living in North York.
Workshop 1
Dates: May 10 – 14, 2021
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Age: 14-18
Where: Zoom
Price: Free
Deadline to Apply: May 2, 2021
Workshop 2
Dates: May 24 – 28, 2021
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Age: 14-18
Where: Zoom
Price: Free
Deadline to Apply: May 2, 2021
Meet your Instructor : Mafa Makhubalo
Mafa Makhubalo started dancing at the age of five and continued his training with Tony Campbell, founder and director of ZAPAC (Zamdela Performing Arts Centre) in South Africa. Mafa obtain a three-year National Diploma in dance at Tshwane University of Technology. After moving to Toronto, he completed a two-year training program at Ballet Creole School of Arts. In Toronto Mafa had the opportunity to work with choreographers like Milton Myers, Danny Grossman, Debbie Wilson, Gabby Kamino, and was also a company member of, COBA (Collective Of Black Artist), Ballet Creole, OMO Dance Company, Nyata-nyata in Montreal as well as his own Mafa Dance Village.
To learn more about Mafa, visit http://www.mafadancevillage.ca
