Rooted in Culture X Descendants
Rooted in Culture X Descendants
Revitalizing Dance in Club Culture is where we explore how Afro House continues to shape sound, identity and movement on the dance floor. We begin the evening with Kuduro meets House, an uplifting dance workshop led by Ken (New York), Kim Tawjoeram (Amsterdam) and Willy Noir (Amsterdam), connecting African rhythms and house dance traditions through movement and exchange.
The second part of the evening features an indepth session with:
- The pioneer of Ancestral Soul; Boddhi Satva - A globally renowned Producer, DJ, and innovator in the electronic music scene.
- Promising and versatile producer; Thakzin - Rising and leading producer and DJ in the sound of Afro Tech and Afro House.
- Kim Tawjoeram (founder Rooted in Culture) and Willy Noir - Both dancers from the Netherlands with their roots in House and Afro culture.
Moderator Kenney Tonge (founder Afroconex) and Meedy (founder Descendants) will discuss how the music created by Afro House producers are directly connected with dance, movement and history. Together we explore how music made with intention can revitalize the dance floor as a space of freedom, connection and expression.
PROGRAM
19:30-20:00 Walk in
20:00-21:00 Kuduro meets House - Danceworkshop by Ken, Kim and Willy Noir
21:15-22:30 Revitalizing Dance in Club Culture - A deep dive into how afro house and rhythms inform dance and movement > Indepth with Boddhi Satva, Thakzin, Kim Tawjoeram, Willy Noir - Moderated by Kenken and Meedy
22:30-23:30 Sounds by Pizzi
This event is supported by Cultuurfonds & Dynamic Arts
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