URBAN DANCES
Afrobeat Classes in Barcelona
Groove, Roots, and Vitality
Groove and musicality
Energy and flow
Urban movement
ABOUT AFROBEAT
What is Afrobeat?
Footwork is a way of practicing individual dancing within Latin rhythms. It helps you develop coordination, musicality, style, and the skills to move with more confidence without always depending on a partner.
In our classes, you’ll learn sequences, movements, and body techniques that you can apply to salsa, bachata, and other social dance contexts, gaining confidence and flow on the dance floor.
GROOVE
Bounce, flow, and body quality.
RHYTHM
Connection with the beat, accents, and musical foundation.
ENERGY
Expansive, vital movement connected to the body.
EXPRESSION
A freer, livelier, and more personal way of dancing.
IN MOTION
MORE RHYTHM, MORE FLOW, MORE CONNECTION
What happens inside an Afrobeats class
BEAT
GROOVE
Improve the connection between your feet, arms, torso, and gaze so that movement is clearer and more fluid.
FULL BODY
Incorporate steps, combinations, and sequences that you can use during solo moments in social dancing.
GROUP ENERGY
Incorporate steps, combinations, and sequences that you can use during solo moments in social dancing.
EXPRESSION
Gain the flow to dance without freezing up, improvise better, and enjoy every song more.
A class for those who want to dance with energy and authenticity
You don’t need a partner: just a desire to dance, try new moves, and feel more free on the floor.
AFROBEAT INSTRUCTOR
A vibrant practice in an environment that inspires
In footwork classes, you’ll work on rhythm, coordination, musicality, and individual skills with clear and progressive guidance.
The goal is for you to gain flow, confidence, and presence to enjoy social dancing more, whether you dance salsa, bachata, or other Latin rhythms.
Thomas Pereira
IN CLASS
How Afrobeats is experienced at ASB
In each class, you’ll work on individual skills to feel the music better, move with more freedom, and gain confidence within social dancing.
- If you are drawn to an urban dance with a lot of musicality and energy.
- If you want to work on rhythm, flow, and coordination from a different perspective.
- If you are looking for a vibrant, group, and highly enjoyable practice.
- If you want to expand your body language within the urban universe.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need prior experience for Afrobeats?
It depends on the group. Some classes allow you to start from a progressive base, while others are designed for people with urban dance experience. If you have doubts, we can help you choose the right level.
What do you work on in an Afrobeats class?
We work on rhythm, groove, musicality, coordination, bounce, presence, and body expression through movements inspired by contemporary Afro music.
Is Afrobeats part of urban dances?
Yes. At ASB, Afrobeats is part of the Urban Dances area and is approached as a vibrant, musical, expansive discipline connected to current urban culture.
What clothes do I need for an Afrobeats class?
Comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. Ideally, wear flexible garments and clean indoor shoes that allow you to move safely.
Can I try a class before signing up?
Classes are held at ASB, in Barcelona. You can check the available schedules and contact the school to find the group that best suits you.
Where are ASB's Afrobeats classes?
You can write to us, check schedules, and book your trial class directly from the website.
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