Mozambican Dance Workshop with Smile Trio & Dance Party on 3 Floors (Swing, West Coast Swing, Salsa)

Name: Mozambican Dance Workshop with Smile Trio & Dance Party on 3 Floors (Swing, West Coast Swing, Salsa)
Start: 2025-09-19T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Viktoriastraße 3b, 86150 Augsburg, Germany

Schedule

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

Viktoriastraße 3b, 86150 Augsburg, Germany | Augsburg, BY

✨️ We are very excited to welcome the @smiletriomoz again in Augsburg! ✨️
Join us to learn Mozambican Traditional Dances (Xigubo & Mulelendjane). You don't wanna miss this very special opportunity!
📅 Friday, 19.09.2025
🕣 Timetable
19.00-20.00 Mozambican Dance - Xigubo
20.15-21.15 Mozambican Dance - Mulelendjane
🪩 21.15-01.00 Dance Party with 3 Dancefloors for Swing, West Coast Swing and Salsa
💜 Pay what you can!
For better plannings, we are happy if you register for the workshop before, but you can also join spontaneously.
✨️ Xigubo: A warrior dance traditionally practiced by the Zulu-descended communities of southern Mozambique—especially in Gaza and Maputo provinces—as well as in parts of South Africa and Eswatini. The name comes from the low drumbeat “gu‑bo… gu‑bo” with the Ronga prefix “xi”
Originated as a physical and spiritual preparation for combat: warriors performed Xigubo before battle and after victories as a show of strength and unity.
Brought back to Mozambique by migrant mine workers from Matutuíne and Bela‑Vista who labored in South African mines, adapting the cadence to local style.
Distinct mark of resistance during colonial times, symbolizing courage and territorial defense, rather than part of modern liberation struggles.
✨️ Mulelendjane is a traditional Mozambican dance, typical of the Chopi and Tsonga communities, especially in the southern regions of the country. It is performed during celebrations and festivities, featuring joyful movements of the hips and feet, usually accompanied by singing and drumming. The dance represents the people’s joy, culture, and identity.
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