Nanaimo Museum Crafternoons: Afro Fusion Sharqi Dance

Schedule

Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

100 Museum Way, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 2X1 | Nanaimo, BC

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Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 2:00-3:00pm (1 hour)
Tickets: $25/person, ages 13+
Welcome to Africa's rich diversity through Afro Fusion Sharqi Dance -- a new fusion style inspired by dance movements from five regions of the continent!
In this 1-hour open-level workshop, you'll explore how movement and rhythm shift across Africa while discovering new ways to move and express yourself. Open to everyone -- come connect with vibrant rhythms and celebrate the beauty of African dance.
Open to ages 13 and up. Space is limited
Tickets cost $25/person, and pre-registration is required. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to other dates or programs. A minimum of 20 participants is required for this program to proceed.

Instructor: Tania Amaral, aka Pynksy Shell
Born and raised in Mozambique (South East Africa), Tania aka Pynksy Shell is a dance educator and cultural activist for Africa's diversity. Founder of the dance style Afro Fusion Sharqi Dance, she is also CEO of Africa Day Nanaimo.
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