African Dance in Bed Stuy

mixergirl

Does anyone know of any good dance studios that have African Dance. It's actually for a student of mine (high school). She has experience and lives in the neighborhood. Any information would be really helpful. Thanks!

leffertsgirl

can't speak from experience, but i believe the dance studio on the south side of fulton street near washington ave has african dance classes. the name is escaping me now, but i'll think of it...

heynow777

LeffertsGirl, that would be Embora.

Also they have classes at the YMCA on Bedford, and also Move with Grace dance studio on Myrtle and Washington.

sweet tea

not quite bed stuy, but shambala in PH (washington and st marks) does african dance, i think.

bkbabe

Ismael Kouyate, formerly of Guinea's national ballets (www.ismaelkouyate.com) teaches dance in downtown Brooklyn at Mark Morris Studios (near BAM. Accessible via Atlantic, Fulton or Lafayette train stations). Wednesdays nights 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Mixed level class w/relaxed vibe (compared to hardercore Manhattan classes, that is); talented, personable teacher; great drumming; top notch facility; good security. Ring buzzer at street level and say, "I'm here for African dance class" to be let in. For more info, links, etc., go to www.westafricandance.com

bkbabe

Sorry--forgot to say, "not exactly Bed-Stuy," but accessible by G train to the Fulton stop.