The root of every Cuban dance: drums, rhythm and the movements of the Orishas - from before salsa even existed.

At a glance

Level: All levels, from zero
Format: Solo, no partner
Intensity
Best for: Expression & rhythm

The story

Afro is where Cuban dance begins. Before there was salsa, there were the drums, the rhythms and the characters of the Afro-Cuban tradition - and that is what the Afro class teaches. It is also what makes Ahinama stand apart.

First time with any of this? Perfect. You start from zero, in a room full of people doing exactly the same. No partner, no experience, no preparation - just come.

At the heart of Afro are the Orishas: the characters, rhythms and movements that give Cuban dance its depth. Each one has its own energy, its own story and its own way of moving.

The Roots of Afro

Meet the 9 Orishas

The characters behind every rhythm and movement of Afro-Cuban dance - each with its own story and way of moving.

Explore the Orishas

What you will work on

Inside a Afro class

1
Body isolation & coordination
Moving shoulders, chest and hips independently - the base for every grounded Afro movement.
2
The rhythms of the Orishas
The movements and characters that live at the heart of Afro-Cuban dance and tradition.
3
Afro inside your salsa
How grounded energy and weight into the floor lift your casino to another level.
4
Hear it, then dance it
Every movement in this class starts from the drums - you learn to hear the rhythm and answer it with your body.

How we teach it

The Ahinama way

No other school in Athens puts this much weight on the roots. You start from zero, in a room full of people doing exactly the same, and you learn how Afro enters your salsa and changes it for good.

Inside the room