Whine Down Wednesdays

A soulful blend of dance and yoga to release tight hips, ease lower back tension, and reconnect with yourself.
About this Event

Midweek is the perfect time to pause and shake off stress! Join Afro Sol Arts & Wellness for an outdoor movement experience where yoga meets dance, music, and community.

Each week begins with a dance warm-up combining movements designed to release tension in the hips, lower back, and body. We'll then transition into easy-to-follow choreography inspired by a different genre each week—including Dancehall, Soca, Afrobeats, and more.

After learning the choreography, we'll let loose with a freestyle dance session where everyone is encouraged to move in their own way, express themselves freely, and contribute their unique style as we bring the dance together as a group. No pressure, no perfection—just movement!

This experience welcomes all body types and beginner to intermediate skill levels.

What to Expect:

• Gentle warm-up
• Yoga with a focus on hip openers and lower back release
• Fun, beginner-friendly choreography
• Freestyle dance and creative expression
• Cool-down stretch and relaxation
• Community, connection, and joy
  

Please Bring:

• Yoga mat (I have up to 12 yoga mats to provide if you don't have one)

• Water bottle

• Comfortable clothing you can move in

• Optional towel and bug spray

Note: This will be held outdoors near the River Bend Shelter pavilion at Genesee Valley Park.

Come ready to move, laugh, sweat a little, and catch a vibe.

Agenda

🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:40 PM
Arrive & Connect

Info: Check-in, meet new faces, settle onto your mat

🕑: 06:40 PM - 07:30 PM
Move & Release

Info: Gentle warm-up, hip-opening yoga flow, dance instruction & choreography
freestyle movement, cool-down stretch

🕑: 07:30 PM - 07:45 PM
Community Circle

Info: Each week we'll close with a different community-building activity designed to help us connect beyond the movement. This may include:

Reflection and journal prompts, small group conversations, affirmations, gratitude circle
icebreaker games, playlist sharing, or intentions for the week ahead