Dancing with Aida Diop
Schedule
Fri Sep 12 2025 at 08:00 pm to 09:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Oasis Sports Centre | London, EN
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Autumn Awakens — We’re Back!Classes will start back on Friday, September 12th, beginning with a warm-up rooted in traditional movements and djembe rhythms. 🪘✨
EVERY F R I D A Y
📍 Oasis Sports Centre
🕗 8 PM Start
💸 £15 Drop-In
🔥 Live Drumming to ignite your spirit
@mohamed gueye
@seydou kienou
Whether you’re new or returning, come move with us. This is more than a class! It’s a celebration.
📸 Image by @Tommy Ga-Ken Wan,
Edinburgh International Festival
Bio:
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Aida Diop – Dance Artist & Cultural Ambassador
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Aida Diop is a celebrated dance artist with over 15 years of experience in traditional West African dance, specialising in Traditional Sabar dance rhythms of Senegal and Djembe dance rhythms from across West Africa. Her work is a powerful fusion of cultural heritage and contemporary expression, rooted in storytelling, spiritual connection, and community empowerment through movement and live music.
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Originally from the Lebou fishing village of Ouakam in Dakar, Senegal, Aida began dancing at a young age, deeply immersed in the rhythms and traditions of her community. A proud single mother, she brings authenticity, resilience, and passion to every space she enters.
Since relocating to the UK in 2010, Aida has become a dynamic force in London’s dance scene, leading weekly African dance classes that celebrate cultural identity and foster inclusive community engagement. Her workshops and performances have reached audiences across the UK and internationally, including Sweden, France, the Netherlands, and Abu Dhabi, where she recently taught resident students at Abu Dhabi University.
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Collaborations include:
Ballet Nimba
Mandinga Arts AfriCarnival @ Horniman Museum
Successors of the Mandingue (Wales)
Wuntanara and Wooden Roots @ Snape Maltings
Balimaya Project with Yahael Camara Onono
Festivals & Workshops:
Tribe of Doris
Drum Camp (Music Worldwide)
WOMAD
Cultural diversity programmes across the UK
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Aida’s international recognition continues to grow. She was invited to teach at the prestigious Sorano Theatre in Dakar in both 2023 and 2024 by renowned artistic director Pape Moussa Sonko. Her recent showcase with students at the Senegalese Embassy in London further highlights her commitment to cultural education and exchange.
She regularly leads workshops and cultural exchanges in Malmö, Paris, and Amsterdam, and performs throughout the UK in collaboration with various arts organisations.
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Aida’s work is a vibrant blend of dance, storytelling, and music. She brings authenticity, pride, and deep cultural connection to every space she enters. Through her artistry, she creates meaningful experiences that unite people through rhythm, movement, and tradition.
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Where is it happening?
Oasis Sports Centre, 32 Endell Street,London, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
