Dancehall
is based on numerous steps, which are built on earthy movements and body
isolations. Each step tells a story and reflects a different aspect of the Jamaican culture.
Combined with influences from other urban styles choreographies are developing – this is
called Ragga in Europe.
Afro
in Europe covers the established dance styles such as Afrobeat, Azonto,
Afrohouse, Amapiano, Kuduro, Ndombolo, Coupe Decale and many others of the African continent. With
their variety and the strong history behind Afro dances, they create the base
of many current
dance styles. Afro dance is highly expressive and embodies freedom and joy of
life.
In her classes, Livia is working with emotions to help her
students processing their daily life and creating a space where students
can be whoever they want to be. It is important for her that the
students know the basics and can build up on them to find
their own way of expressing themselves through movement so they can let go and
start to feel free within their movements.
Livia wants to create a space where
students can forget the world outside and just be present in the moment,
celebrating life from an
individual and group perspective.
