Exploring Limbondo — Workshop Makonde Traditional Dance with Vintani Nafassi
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Exploring Limbondo — Workshop Makonde Traditional Dance
with Vintani Nafassi , multidisciplinary artist, choreographer, musician from Maputo, Mozambique
Friday 23 October · 17:00–20:00
Saturday 24 October · 10:00–13:00
📍 Studio Bodlabot, OT301
Overtoom 301, 1054 HW Amsterdam
Limbondo is a traditional unisex dance of the Makonde people of Mozambique, celebrated during festive seasons as a symbol of community, unity and cultural pride.
In Makonde culture, music, song and dance are inseparable. All Makonde dances begin with a song, followed by the drums and then the steps — a living tradition in which rhythm, movement and voice are one.
In this workshop, Vintani Nafassi invites participants into the rhythmic world of Limbondo. Through hands-on instruction and shared practice, participants will learn the basic steps and movements of the dance while exploring its circular formations, symbolic gestures and the pulsating rhythms of the traditional Ntoji and Likuti drums.
The workshop also offers an introduction to the traditional instruments that accompany Limbondo, weaving movement, rhythm and cultural exchange into a space for discovery, connection and celebration.
The workshop is open to everyone. No prior dance experience or knowledge of African culture is required. Whether you are a dancer, musician or simply curious, Limbondo welcomes every body and every level.
About Vintani
Vintani Afonso Nafassi is a multidisciplinary artist, choreographer, musician and researcher from Maputo, Mozambique. He holds a Master’s degree in African Music Performance from the University of Cape Town and has taught and performed internationally across Africa, Europe, South America and Asia. His practice is dedicated to preserving and sharing the living heritage of African music and dance.
E 35 one day, E 60 two days
*it is also possible to attend one day only
Info & registration:
[email protected]
with Vintani Nafassi , multidisciplinary artist, choreographer, musician from Maputo, Mozambique
Friday 23 October · 17:00–20:00
Saturday 24 October · 10:00–13:00
📍 Studio Bodlabot, OT301
Overtoom 301, 1054 HW Amsterdam
Limbondo is a traditional unisex dance of the Makonde people of Mozambique, celebrated during festive seasons as a symbol of community, unity and cultural pride.
In Makonde culture, music, song and dance are inseparable. All Makonde dances begin with a song, followed by the drums and then the steps — a living tradition in which rhythm, movement and voice are one.
In this workshop, Vintani Nafassi invites participants into the rhythmic world of Limbondo. Through hands-on instruction and shared practice, participants will learn the basic steps and movements of the dance while exploring its circular formations, symbolic gestures and the pulsating rhythms of the traditional Ntoji and Likuti drums.
The workshop also offers an introduction to the traditional instruments that accompany Limbondo, weaving movement, rhythm and cultural exchange into a space for discovery, connection and celebration.
The workshop is open to everyone. No prior dance experience or knowledge of African culture is required. Whether you are a dancer, musician or simply curious, Limbondo welcomes every body and every level.
About Vintani
Vintani Afonso Nafassi is a multidisciplinary artist, choreographer, musician and researcher from Maputo, Mozambique. He holds a Master’s degree in African Music Performance from the University of Cape Town and has taught and performed internationally across Africa, Europe, South America and Asia. His practice is dedicated to preserving and sharing the living heritage of African music and dance.
E 35 one day, E 60 two days
*it is also possible to attend one day only
Info & registration:
[email protected]
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