Afro Dance (Spring 2026)

This program at UrbanArts (5 Bartonville Ave E, York, ON M6M 2B1), offers a welcoming space for community members to connect through rhythm, movement, and creativity. Rooted in Afro-diasporic dance traditions, it encourages cultural expression while fostering inclusion and collective energy. Movement is used as a tool to support mental well-being, helping reduce stress and feelings of isolation.

Participants will build confidence, coordination, and body awareness through Afro drills, while choreography sessions encourage creativity and self-expression. The class also emphasizes community connection through shared rhythm and group learning, fostering a strong sense of belonging. Styles explored include Afrobeat, Afrohouse, and Amapiano, celebrating global music and movement traditions. Overall, the program supports well-being, creativity, and connection through movement and shared experience. This program is funded by WorkmanArts

Program Dates:

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 — 6:00–8:00 PM
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 — 6:00–8:00 PM
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 — 6:00–8:00 PM
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 — 6:00–8:00 PM
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 — 6:00–8:00 PM
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 — 6:00–8:00 PM

About the Facilitator: Karo Jasper is a Toronto based Dancer who was born and raised in Nigeria. Although he had some experience with hip hop , after coming to Canada in 2014, he fell deeper with the Afro art and has been learning from all styles of the Afro Urban culture. His style comes from the mixture of Shaku, Afro house, Coupe Decale etc, looking at the whole African Culture and dance styles as a whole. Although, he has performed at a couple major stages & with a couple major artists, He’s currently on a journey to deepen his understanding of the Konto/shaku/mara and other specific styles under the Afro umbrella.

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