Dance improves balance, burns calories, increases flexibility, gives the heart a great workout, and strengthens muscles. It has also been associated with increased self-confidence and has provided cognitive benefits by remembering dance combinations and steps.
This class is ideal for beginners who will be taught dances that are easy to learn and can be followed with step-by-step instruction. Participants will be introduced to cultures around the world through modern dance, African dance, and zydeco dance.
Please wear comfortable attire and shoes to the class. You may also dance barefoot if you prefer. It is always a good idea to be hydrated, so please bring water or a thirst-quenching beverage to class.
About the Instructor
Aniyah Simone has been dancing since age 4 and has been choreographing for over 20 years. Dancing has always been her passion and way to live free. Aniyah studied dance in Texas, where she attended a performance art high school. Continuing her education at Lamar University, her studies included the following dance forms: African, Bollywood, Tap, Ballet, Modern, and Jazz. Aniyah is also the founder and dance instructor of Dazzling Dancers Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. She has helped choreograph The Wiz production in Beaumont, Texas (2009), as well as Sankofa in 2022 and 2023 here in New Bern. Aniyah performed with Wendy Osserman in N.Y. and Oriental N.C. She has also performed with Jonkanu in New Bern. Aniyah is extremely talented and passionate about the freedom and creativity of dance, and the heartbeat and rhythm in her feet are undoubtedly her three children.
Available Classes
There are currently no available classes.