July 2-Day Intensive: Afro Contemporary with Bisi (Int/Advanced)

• Instructor: Mecbisi Xotyeni

• Dates: Friday 7/10 & Saturday 7/11

• Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

• Course Description: Embrace the power, rhythm, and fluidity of movement in this dynamic 2 class intensive designed to bridge tradition and modern expression. This class offers a deep dive into Afro-Contemporary fusion, seamlessly blending African-grounded movements with contemporary dance forms and various modern techniques.

  Over the course of these two classes, dancers will explore the conversation between the earthiness of traditional practices and the expansive release of modern style, focusing on rhythm, spatial awareness, and deeply expressive storytelling through movement.

  Full-Body Warm-Up: Each session begins with a rigorous warm-up focusing on deep isolations, core engagement, and compound movements to ground the body and build stamina.

  Across-the-Floor Progression: We will move through space exploring the sheer explosiveness, weight shifts, and polyrhythms of fused techniques, challenging your agility and dynamic range.

  Choreography & Artistry: The final portion of each class will be dedicated to weaving these explosive and grounded techniques into a fluid, challenging choreographic phrase.

• Price per Day: 

  • Adult: $30

  • Child (under 15): $20

  • Neighborhood Rate: $8

    • For community members who live in the 02119 zip code.  

    • Bring proof of address with 02119 zip code  (ID or piece of mail)

  • Community Supported Rate*: $15

    • Promo Code: 2769afro24

  • Professional Dancer Rate*: $15

    • Promo Code: 47dance57

*Thanks to the incredible support of our community, we are able to offer a limited number of Community Supported spots for each class. To ensure that this generosity is accessible to as many as possible, the Community Supported Rate may be used up to four times per season and is limited to one use per month. If financial barriers are preventing you from participating beyond this, we warmly invite you to reach out to us privately.  Your participation is important to us.

Mcebisi Xotyeni, Artistic Manager & Company Dancer

Mcebisi (Bisi) Xotyeni, of Cape Town, South Africa, is a professional dancer, teacher, and choreographer. He began dancing with the outreach program Dance For All, where he trained extensively in ballet, African, contemporary, and hip hop. He was awarded a full scholarship with Dance For All and eventually began working for the professional dance company iKapa Dance Theatre. He has also worked with leading companies in South Africa such as Cape Town City Ballet, Suede Productions, and Sibonelo Dance Project. He has performed for numerous festivals and has collaborated with international artists for performances and outreach projects. He has been a lead company dancer with Jean Appolon Expressions since 2016. Bisi is also JAE's Artistic Manager and an Educator in the company's US based and international programs.