African dances are not just cultural expressions, but also effective full-body workouts. These energetic dances engage ...

Zulu dance is a powerful expression of the Zulu culture, often performed at celebrations and ceremonies. The dance involves vigorous arm movements and rhythmic footwork, which engage the shoulders, ...

Once every month, at a dance studio in Kamwokya, a Kampala suburb the sound of drums fills the air as a group of men and women move in unison. There are no treadmills, weight racks or mirrored walls.

For many people, dance feels more like play than exercise, which helps to explain its enduring appeal as a workout. What began as “aerobic dancing” in the 1970s has evolved with exercise science (and ...

Africa’s most celebrated dancer and choreographer, Germaine Acogny, turns 80 on 28 May. I have had the privilege of meeting the Senegalese artist, learning from her, and interviewing her as part of my ...

Connected to wireless earphones, Yoofi Greene from Ghana begins his dance steps down a busy sidewalk in Guangzhou, China. People, bicycles and cars zoom past. Pedestrians watch with a mix of amusement ...