AFRICAN RHYTHMS DANCE WORKSHOP
From Ngoma to Zed Beats : Celebrating Zambia Through Dance
'INDEPENDENCE EDITION'
Dance Styles to Feature (Strictly Zambian)
● Traditional Ngoma (Drum-based Dance) : Rooted in Zambia’s cultural heritage. Performed with live drumming, Ngoma represents celebration, community, and ancestral rhythm.
● Kalindula Moves: Inspired by Zambia’s iconic kalindula music. Upbeat, guitar-driven, and danceable bridging tradition and modern party vibes.
● Zamrock Moves : blended western rock elements, indigenous Zambian rhythms, and West African music styles,
● Zambian Rhumba Moves : Inspired by Zambian Rhumba a danceable guitar-based music genre that developed in Zambia by adapting the Congolese (Zairean) rumba style and blending it with Zambian rhythms, languages, and cultural themes.
● Zed Beats (Contemporary Zambian Urban Music & Dance): A fusion of Zambia’s evolving soundscape and street dance culture. Zed Beats captures the creativity of today’s generation, blending multiple subgenres that shape Zambia’s music scene:
Zed beats includes;
~ Zed Hip-Hop : Rhythmic rap flows with uniquely Zambian flavor.
~ Du-nka : Heavy percussion-driven urban beats.
~ Zed-Afrobeats : Zambian twist on global Afrobeats.
~ Zambezi : Smooth flows inspired by Zambia’s cultural roots.
~ Bus’tele : Youthful, fast-paced party vibe.
~ Kalifunku : Urban Zambian genre blending funk and local rhythms.
~ New Version of Kalindula : Modern revival of classic kalindula with urban flair.
~ Zed Dancehall & Zam Ragga : Local take on dancehall and reggae with signature Lusaka & Copperbelt styles.
~ Kopala Dance hall : The gritty, raw street sound of the Copperbelt.
Venue : Aquarius Lifestyle Centre, Leopards Road, New Kasama
Date : 11th October 2025
Time : 16:30hrs - 18:00hrs
Tickets : K100 ( Free for kids under 12yrs)
Dress Code: Zambia Colours, Dress comfortably, bring your energy, and let’s move Zambia! 🇿🇲
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
● Ngoma to Zed Beats – From traditional drums to contemporary streets.
● Live Drumming – Authentic sounds powering every step.
● Cultural Meets Contemporary – Bridging heritage and modern Zambia.
No matter your level beginner or pro this is your chance to learn, vibe, and flow with the soul of Zambia. 💛
Don’t miss it. Come ready to move, sweat, and celebrate!
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