Conogolese Traditional & Contemporary

Mutuashi is the traditional dance of the Luba people of Southern Kongo (DRC). It involves mainly hips rotation. This dance is called the dance to handle the rhythm with the body. The class will cover movement combinations demonstrated in Kongo. Tshala Muana has been the champion in putting Mutuashi on the map as she is affectionately called the Queen of Mutuashi. Mutuashi is a popular name that began to be used among people but the real name of the dance is Tshikuna. There is also the group Bayuda du Congo, a popular group that has also been demonstrating Mutuashi along with traditional rhythms.

The dance class will also cover Ndombolo which is the dance of the Bakongo people of Kongo. It is a very popular dance in Kongo as well.

Thursdays | 7:30-9pm | In Person

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