FindingMyRoots brings people from all walks of life to learn African dance, drumming and appreciate the art, in NEW YORK. We do our upmost best to give our clients the best attention and we see to it that we live up to our expectation. African dance is one of the most beneficial dance because it allows you to stay fit while also relaxing your mind, body and soul. For 1,000's of years the glorious sound of drumming have been admired. It has been used to alert villages of war, entertain it's viewe …

WELCOME to our group!  This meetup provides a platform where Africans and non-Africans living in/visiting Central & North New Jersey can connect, forge friendships, and participate in fun activities that enhance our understanding and appreciation of Africa, its people, and cultures. Let’s get together and….. Sample African cuisine (dinning in or out) Read & discuss African literature (book club) Enjoy African music at various venues Experience the continent through film Discuss current affairs …

If you love music, dancing and interested in adding alittle SPicE to your workout routine ~ then this Meetup Group is just right for YOU! It's a place where you can GET FiT, have a blast and meet other local FiTness Lovers in a fun-loving, health-conscious and inspiring atmosphere. What can beat that? Our ZIN•Zumba Instructors ~ Ariella, Eve, Bev & Cookie ~ get the ZUMBA® FiTness Parties pumping with their fun, invigorating and easy-to-follow styles. It's so easy to let loose in our spacious & …

The St. Patrick's Day Fusion initiative challenge utilizes the universal language of rhythm to fuse cultural and socioeconomic differences through the integration of movement. This dance show and competition for dancers and talented people with different styles sparks the challenge that integrates the music of Irish step to tap, hip hop, ballet, point, character, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, modern, song & dance, musical theater, dance teams, ethnic/folkloric, All male groups, adult category, pa …

Purpose of our group: * Share the knowledge and culture of Afro Cuban/Latin Caribbean dances such as Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha, Merengue, Bachata & more * Broaden your musical and cultural experiences through music, history & dance movements. * Bring people from dance classes to live entertainment venues, clubs & anything Latin dance related for dance practice and social dancing * Maintain your physiques with Salsa & Latin dance fitness * Building self confidence, and make new friends thru partner d …

Learn a variety of styles of Brazilian Dance: Afro-Brazilian, Samba, Orixa, Samba-Reggae, Afoxe... Every Wednesday 7-8pm 4 West 43rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave) New York, NY 10110 Suite 802, Studio B take the elevator to the 7th floor walk up to the 8th floor Beginners Welcome- Adults $12 per class-      People who pay monthly can bring a friend for free Classes are taught by Ginga da Bahia, professional dancer, teacher, and choreographer. From Brazil, 8 years in the US, he has performed with t …

The DMX Dance Company is a movement that began to take shape in April of 1999, when friends & other dancers came together to teach and share their dance experiences beyond simply giving quick tips, sparking the development of a team of well-informed dancers whose commitment to the Art of Dance would develop a teaching program regarded by many as simply….THE BEST. These individuals dedicated themselves to the promotion of their Art as the African American treasure that it is. They further desired …

Entering the Holy of Holies, An Institute of Learning and Healing, Inc. (ETHOH) is a non-religious, spiritual organization whose mission is to help people recreate their lives in love. Founded by Reverend Nafisa Sharriff, an Interfaith Minister who is masterful in Meditation, Spiritual Tools for Transformation and West African Dance, ETHOH seeks to serve men, women and children through (use of - delete) classes, workshops, lectures, detoxifying cleanses, retreats, and a Rite of Passage program f …

Come learn the hottest new dance to hit the USA!! Kizomba (a Angolan word meaning party) takes its origin from the Angolan dance Semba, which is also the origin of the Brazilian Samba. It appeared at the end of 80’s – 90’s, while the young Angolans, although very attached to their traditional dance, sought a new musical identity, and finally found their inspiration and new voice at a concert given by Kassav, a famous French Caribbean Zouk band. Kizomba was born out of this new generation’s desir …

Azonto, I created this group because I love the dance Azonto So much, I know that there are many people who love it to and Looking for a place to meet other who share the same passion for it of expression, happiness and freedom of the moves. I want to create events to see people come out have fun and dance the day and night a way in a great environment and learn new moves and smile and lol. I really wanted to just connect with the Azonto Lovers!!!!!!!

This group is for any one interested in Spiritual Growth thru Drum & Dance. Most of our meetups will be on the practical side where you will actually do it rather than talk about it. We will have some lectures on Vodou and related practices. We will have several well known Haitian dancers teaching class in the coming weeks. As well as some excellent Haitian Drum teachers.

We are lovers of Nigerian Movies and Music. This is a platform where we can share and display Africa's #1 Entertainment Industry to the whole world. You don’t have to be Nigerian or African to become a member, just your love for the industry. In this group we’ll learn to understand what is happening in the industry, watch movies, and dance to latest music. Network and connect with people of the same interest. So, come join the fun and celebrate Africa’s pride. Naija Rules!

Finally, New York has a night dedicated to cutting edge African culture. "Made in Africa" brings, a pan-African music night thrown by young urban Africans. "Made in Africa" will feature music from across the African continent and beyond. The event brings an international ambiance and caters to diverse crowd. If you are curious about African music, this is the place. If you are looking for the Best African soiree, this is the Hottest event in the city. So, out with the old and in with the New. …

My name is Jamie Levin and I have been enjoying Soul and Spirit Dancing for many years now. I am an active member of Gabrielle Roth’s 5 Rhythms in Manhattan, and I recently studied with Toni Bergin, creator of JourneyDance™ at Kripalu, where I obtained my license to teach JourneyDance. I would love to bring this form of self expression and art to our area as I live and feel its benefits on a daily basis. I also have seen and experienced what it can do for other individuals both physically, emot …

Zensuality is a group that offers meet ups concerning sacred sexuality for woman & men. We offer Zensual Dance classes,where women and men can connect with their sensuality through dances and exercises that tap into the dormant kundalini energy (sexual energy) at the base of the spine. (First Dance Class Free!) Come to Zensual Yoga and practice yoga in the buff! Both the Zensual Yoga and Zensual Dance classes have live musicians playing. The yoga class is a combination of Vinyasa and Kudalini Y …

Are you looking for Haitian/Caribbean/African people in the area? Miss speaking Creole/French/pidgin and eating your native food? Listening to your Caribbean/African music and dancing? Lets get together and keep our culture alive. The media has attempted to create animosity between us but we reject yet hat foolishness. We have more in common than most people realize. This group will bring together Africans living in the diaspora (to talk, laugh, play games, drink wine, and do anything else we ca …

Love the music of Africa, Brazil & the Caribbean? Hard to find in Baltimore? Not anymore! We're on the hunt for Kizomba, Semba, Kuduro, AfroHouse, Kompa, Zouk, Reggae, Soca, Tarraxinha, Passada, Funana, Forro, & so much more! Come dance with us.

FREE - House Music Dance Party - ALL ARE WELCOME - bring a Picnic Lunch and a folding chair and spend the afternoon in Dansbury Park Grooving to House Classics, Soulful Rythms & Latin Beats - Played by DJ Jeff Natural of The Shuttah Group.

Our mission is to bring all the Cuban Culture lovers together! We host weekly events, and currently have the Country's largest CubanSalsa/Rueda de casino outside of Miami, and one of the largest in the world. We also host NYC's largest Cuban Dance event every May. A whole weekend of classes and partying! visit: www.alejandrobouza.com for the class and party schedule. Join us to make NYC the worlds Cuban Culture and Dance Hub!

MahoganyPhilly is committed to nurturing a vibrant community for women of color in the Philadelphia area.  Join us as we discover (and re-discover) the city!  Find out more at MahoganyPhilly.com! Events include: casual lunches fitness events dance classes coffee hours cultural outings parties... and more! Events are geared toward women of color, but we let the menfolk tag along too! Twitter: #MahoganyPhilly Facebook.com/MahoganyPhilly Mahogany Philly - Nurturing a Vibrant Community for Women …

We all need more girlfriends! This is a group of black women in our 20s and 30s that want to have fun while building friendships. A place where we can just let our hair down, be ourselves and have fun doing it. If that is you, then please join us! We will plan social and networking meet ups that will be exclusive to us and our friends. Meet us for dinner, dancing, museums, movies, festivals, Broadway shows, and so much more...

For those in NYC who enjoy Cuban Salsa/Timba music and dance (Casino, Son, Rueda de Casino), we host weekly classes in Manhattan & Brooklyn catered to all levels of dancers, weekend dance practice sessions/socials, group outings, live music/concert events, AND legal travel opportunities to Havana, Cuba each summer.  We have over 10+ years experience teaching & promoting Cuban dance & music in the NYC area.  For additional info, check out our MeetUp and Facebook group pages - https://www.facebook …

This new meetup group is sponsored by our parent group calledEast Coast Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs Network which host monthly networking mixers. Meet monthly with African American's who like adventures and coed sports - getting thrills through adventurous sports like camping, hiking, white water rafting, coed flag football, coed baseball, coed kickball, paintballing, coed volleyball and our packed out game nights. All active and outgoing people welcomed! This group is aimed to provide a …

Groovefit is a dance and fitness company based in NYC! We cover dances from all over the globe! CURRENT SCHEDULE - Check it out! Class schedule: (multiple locations) Mondays: 6:30p Belly Dance Open Level - at Suite 116 (west Harlem) 7:30p Zumba - at Suite 116 (west Harlem) Tuesdays: 6:30p Vinyasa Yoga Open level - at Suite 116 (west Harlem) 6:30p Zumba - at Ripley Grier (Garment District) 7:30p Belly Dance Open Level - Ripley Grier (Garment District) Wednesdays: 7:00p Zumba - at Suite 116 …

NOTE: This group is geared toward African-Americans, Africans throughout the Diaspora and friends. Everyone from all racial/ethnic backgrounds are welcome to join this group.  Are you a well-informed and cultured individual? Are you interested in politics, fashion, all types of musical genres, pop culture, books, theatre, art, indie movies, museums, wine, food, traveling and more? Let's add another dynamic: Do you enjoy discussing national and international politics? Do you love to voice your vi …

This is a group for folks who love awesomely great live music. There are so many talented soul singers, jazz musicians, and amazing DJs we don't hear about on commercial radio so let's share our favorites! I started this group because I LOVE going to shows and I think nothing beats being in the same room with your favorite singer, sharing space with your favorite musician, or dancing away your blues to your favorite DJ. I keep my finger to the pulse of the best shows and events so I want to shar …

This is a meet up group for mature and professional women of color living in the Long Island/Queens and surrounding areas between the ages 23-45 whose looking for lasting friendships with like-minded professional sistahs. It is for single, married, or in a relationship women who want to develop a strong bond and meet other positive sistahs in their area. This is not a group for dating people. This group is only for positive, mature, professional women. In this group we will be doing a variety o …

Looking for an African-American/latino group who enjoys paying to party VIP style?  Then this is the group for you.  Come out for a night of fun and make new friends.  Events will include: lounges, party boat lounges, black tie events, all white affairs, daytime parties, brunches, birthday celebrations and comedy clubs.  The dress attire is always sexy for the females and for the males, sharp and well dressed.  Events will be held throughout NY and NJ and the price to attend depends on the event …