Five(ish) Minute Dance Lesson - African Dance: Lesson 3: Dancing on the Clock

[@thomasclayton9496]

I’m almost 70 years old and I have lost 8 stone 5 pounds and at my goal for almost 3 years I have osteoarthritis and osteoporosis and I was in a wheelchair and now I walk miles and workout every day. This dance class is my favourite I love it it’s absolutely brilliant thank you so much Rujeko

[@Viaintegrativa]

Amazing!! I wanna try!

[@gailthompson3919]

Wow! Inspirational.🙏🏻

[@chameleon4206]

Tell us your story, diagnosis, how you started.

[@blazingstar9638]

That’s fantastic Thomas! 🎉🎖️

[@tinkupittu]

Hey! I'm 30 and have osteonecrosis in my hips and knees and probably more joints. I was wondering how this affects (if it does) your knees? I see there's a slight bend in the knee and occasional squats here. I was wondering if you're able to take that strain? I'm on a wheelchair too, but I hope to start this when i recover, whenever that may be (or if lol hopefully)

[@Innocu]

Her personality is so fun and bubbly you can’t help but have fun when you follow along! She’s a great teacher and I wish we could be friends!

[@susaedu368]

She is lovely and great! Her enthusiasm is contagious and inspiring

[@katbrax8622]

I love how she uses an imaginary clock to keep everyone in step. Fantastic tutorial!💯🙏🏼👑🌺💎👠💕

[@mymy3420]

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[@wildphoenix7861]

Yes, very helpful She's a good teacher.

[@roxanatoma3083]

I have a lot of fun with she so kute

[@funwithrachella6623]

That clock drawing really helps trainees learn easy. good job, good instructor.

[@flavianepomuceno7465]

You are fabulous, Rujeko! Your personality radiates joy. And this rhythm is simply intoxicating.

[@karendewitt455]

I'm nearly 70 and haven't been dancing in about 10 years, though I did African dances from West Africa in my 30s. I started this and can only do 5 minutes before I'm breathing heavily. But I'll be doing it until I can do the whole routine. Love this, love your teaching methodology, and if I were still dancing, I'd dance over to the drummer and touch the ground in tribute. Ashe. Thank you for this. Perfection.

[@yewandeojo8636]

Great teacher, great attitude, great method👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. I really enjoyed watching you all!

[@ABB-ln7qu]

Oh my goodness, this was so much fun! I can't believe I am sweating within five minutes! Love, love, love this segments, thank you so very much for posting them. I am a HUGE fan, and you have a great personality which makes these lessons fun! Please keep them coming!

[@amandajones6481]

I LOVE this video! African dance is NOT easy to do, you need to be fit to do this. It's beautiful. Love from Amanda in Australia ❤️

[@shababboum]

Magnificent! Too late to start now but tomorrow for sure. Love that clock system. So original and so chic. Great lesson and lovely people.

[@JoannHDouglas]

I am a teacher and this video is by far my favorite for teaching kids simple African Dance movements. The clock analogy is priceless with helping them keep the beat, remembering the clock and telling time but most importantly....having fun learning African Dance.

[@saraonashelf]

i knew i always appreciated the african culture.. the clock format is genius.

[@rafaelrealistictalk6558]

I need the, "clock format", myself.. lol.. Peace

[@Rengiflow777]

How do I find you? I try looking on Facebook for you I want to know you ♥️🌹

[@libbymills4432]

Yea, I like that, too!

[@ixtyl619xur2]

This is not African this is Zimbabwe dance. Africa is a big place.

[@Nangondo]

@@ixtyl619xur2 its not even Zimbabwean.... but its West African.... she didn't even do moves from Zimbabwe, like Shona dances, ndebele, kalanga...

[@johannalalite8908]

I am 13 years old.I have been watching you doing the African dance but I tried to keep up.Finally I got it and I say thanks for your help.

[@Prospermiinow]

Rujeko you are a marvelous teacher!! This is the first time I am seeing this video. WONDERFUL!!! Thank you so very much for sharing. Be Blessed.

[@yogitasachin523]

I just would like to appreciate that man who is beautifully beating the drum for us

[@cynthia795]

For real!!!

[@ymasumac9380]

Appreciate means...? No need to explain.

[@mariabenitezmendez1399]

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[@jeanetteivy5229]

Looks like so much fun!

[@truewellnessconnectionstwc1188]

SOOO TRUEEE

[@karimattallahofficial7581]

I love african music so much. The beat is awesome

[@alias4181]

this is so much fun to watch. And the teacher is so full of energy and happyness. Great job!

[@TheLJA23]

Thank you SO much! I have a learning difficulty & everything about your dance video is a great help: the visual clock, your vocal direction of 'left to 6 ...etc'. & the two camera view are amazing! Best wishes to you.

[@gowithintravel8232]

Awesome African sauce!!!! LOL This was so much fun. I love the light hearted attitude of the instructor when she misses a step, she moves on without missing a beat on teaching.

[@comelitelesch9140]

The guy in the black is really doing good. He's totally on the beat and got the moves😘😘😘

[@paulao776]

I just came across this video, 11 years after it was posted! It made me smile and feel joyful just watching. Can't wait to give it a go!!!

[@MrMuggsybol]

I never would be the person to get up and start damcing along but i did, great video, great energy and great way of teaching too

[@Jennifr1966]

Beautiful and talented lady. Thank you for being such a good teacher! I truly enjoyed this.

[@MiMi-ch8zr]

Amazing teacher with amazing energy ! Cheers to you , fellow backup dancers and the Guy playing the instrument ❤️

[@sylviacarlson3561]

You are a true teacher because you break down the steps slowly and then speed them up. I just went on a Salsa dance site that said it was beginner, but the instructor just assumed you knew how to do all the steps and then sped them up. Not good! So thank you! Fun dance...looking forward to more.

[@irishka_zolotse]

She is so cute and has the most beautiful giggle 😃 I will definitely include this routine into my exercise... and the drum guy is so happy to see her dancing African style! ❤

[@jintzie1950jth]

Fabulous! I love the real moves and her step-wise, understandable way of teaching them. More, please!

[@naju9862]

that wasso much fun! The clock idea makes everything so much easier. RUJEKO YOU ARE A GREAT INSTRUCTOR, THANK YOU!

[@madhun2756]

I like the way she speaks and especially her laughter :D

[@evangelistpatriciaj1878]

I really enjoyed the teaching on the African clock. Thanks for teaching me something new that I could do. It was fun.

[@claracarvajal8885]

She’s adorable 😍. Full of energy and very charismatic. Great fitness for the body and soul. Thank you, Mercy Beaucop, Gracias ☺️ 🙏🏻 😊

[@yotylinares1776]

Hace algún tiempo en un video sobre un baile afroperuano llamado "Festejo" un señor comentó diciendo que siendo él africano consideraba nuestro baile muy tradicional, ahora viendo este tutorial veo que en efecto hemos podido conservar la esencia de sus ritmos con casi los mismos pasos, la alegría (y el cansancio porque es muy bueno para hacer ejercicios😝); me alegra mucho que a pesar de la distancia, siglos e historia podamos compartir esta herencia cultural tan bonita. Saludos desde Perú🤗

[@chems1258]

Oh my god, love the teacher's attitude ! Also the man with glasses ! I really enjoyed watching this video. Keep going !!

[@marfialennox2642]

Girl, you we’re having big fun. I had to sit and watch, smiling the entire time. Now, I will rewind and participate

[@joebloggs619]

At uni a white former classical ballerina got into African/Cuban type dance and gathered a troup of dancers who loved all these African inspired rhythms and just watching them enjoy dancing and all these unusual rhythms got me hooked too, and when invited to join in, I jumped at the opportunity. I had never experienced anything like this before. It felt like a nature force owns and commands your body, not you or your mind and the rhythm tells it what move to do next. It is very liberating, emotionally and, of course, keeps you very fit. I would have done it forever but, sadly, that troupe wandered around a lot and soon moved on. And there was nowhere to do this sort of dancing. With dance, I thought no you really do need to feel inspired and motivated by the music. Some dance music is just so boring and uninspiring. It needs a good rhythm, some sort of grace or excitement etc, whether it be fast or slow, traditional or modern. African music has very good rhythms and actually is the basis for our western rock style music, with its distinctive driving beat. I think it hot in via the earlier negro blues musicians descended from Africa, which then gave us jazz which eventually gave us the basis for earlier rock music styles. And, listening to some African music, I was surprised and how it sometimes sounded like our western jazz and rock styles,even though it was traditional African folkloric style music. It sounded strangely and pleasantly modern, though the songs and dances were very old ones passed down through tr ibal generations.

[@gladystan2748]

I’m really enjoying it. Brings out the joy while I sweat it out to the beat. Great lesson!

[@cindygiesbrecht3146]

Back up guy on with the bare feet in black was really on the beat the whole time. Impressive

[@monicasobhani4584]

Rujeko I enjoyed so much . Please keep teaching us in this simple way. God bless u. 😊🙏

[@ineszapiola7599]

Thank you so much! Great teacher. I was able to learn it because you go slow and repeat often. Really enjoyed it!

[@MarthaMary33]

Thank you so much for making this. My husband and I just did this and it was a great way to start with the basics with your wonderful energy and clear guidance. Great fun - we’re off!,, 🙏🦋

[@lettyt7310]

I am so glad I came across this. Good, fun exercise. Rujeko, I love your energy.

[@TheLeftHandedDesigner]

Thank you! I had sooo much fun! I love your clock method. Simplifies it so there is more time spent on learning in fun than any pre-thoughts of not being able to dance African dance, but we all know the clock. Even the dancer in your background in the white shirt could keep up with your clock method. You remind me of Viola Davis, Strong, Dark, and Lovely~

[@x.m.9735]

I just discovered you...You are just wonderful, congratulations! I love not only your wonderful system with the clock, which allows to follow you easier but your charming smile and clear way to explain the steps! Congratulations to your companions and to the percussionist! Thank your for sharing!

[@MelinaPaez]

I'm generally not into dancing, it feels uncomfortable. However, this was great and fun. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Rujeko. Hearts to you. :)

[@abcshon8250]

OMG.. you are so full of laughter, joy and positivity.. I love you.. stay blessed 🙏❤️

[@babsr8479]

Loved the use of the clock. Made it so much easier then left and right. :)

[@KeicherPayne]

That was the cutest thing I've ever seen. I love her personality!

[@robertcourchene5414]

Like this

[@sandystephens4681]

Hbb M N. Jk

[@redvelvet1750]

Yeah shes is very cure and good teacher 😊

[@yogitasachin523]

I agree

[@mariegilmore3471]

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[@АидаНевская-я2г]

Thank you very much beautiful Lady 🌹 The energy of the sun and nature comes from you! I really love African culture and God willing, I will learn to perform the dances of the peoples of Great Africa🌹With love from Moscow🇷🇺🌹🤗

[@princeiamc]

I really enjoyed that. As another commentator mentioned, the "clock" concept is awesome. Will commit to learning it.

[@TheCelestialhealer]

The best way to learn this dance🎉Thank you so much🙏

[@lourdesrudolphfigueroa3261]

I am 63 yrs old and I am going to start💃dancing African.. I love it... you and the talented young man playing the congas..I am Spanish so I still have some hip actions..thank you for helping and sharing your Beautiful culture with us. To be continued..God bless you all..PS...THE TWO YOUNG GUYS WERE PRETTY GREAT..YOU HAVE A GREAT TEACHER..❤🎶🎵🥁

[@nj7422]

My granddaughter found this channel and I loved it. Just wish it was longer. Have to find more!

[@donaches]

Omggg...I lived this vid. I smiled throughout the vid. I love her energy! ❤️❤️

[@abzcefxm7173]

This is THE easiest way of teaching I have ever seen...Hats of to you maam..

[@letsstudywithsunilsir1494]

It is awesome ma'am.. I am from India working as a teacher. I wanted to introduce African dance to my students. This video is really helpful for me. I promise in next annual day, I will present the same. Thanks a lot..

[@jamygarcia9566]

Thank you. Excellent. i got to experience african dance as an 18 year old and have returned as a 62 year old. Have been unsure what areas of dance I learned. This is close...I remember many flat footed, flat hand pushing type movements

[@roseoliveira9767]

Oh my God, I loved your classes, it was so easy to learn the danças of Africa, I loved the teacher. I'm going to use this video with my students! Congrats!!!!!

[@elenascherer9823]

That is so beautiful!! I could watch her for hours! It has also given me inspiration for my fitness classes! Thank you!

[@flavarz]

love dancing because it makes you feel like this woman - spirited...uplifted...happy :)

[@wheneverwherever8953]

I was smiling throughout...... That lady is oozing positively. Music too.... Excellent Both the guys were a good support Great work 🙂👍

[@moveandstretch9982]

Love Rujeko and Farai! So beautiful. More lessons please :)

[@CinnoraAmann]

I have so much fun with these classes. Thank you from USA

[@laralyndy6106]

This is great. I just did it this morning...I'm eager to find more from her. Thank you.

[@jessicab5448]

I keep on coming back it's wonderful to do with others as well, love it!!!

[@dare2eatcandy]

Loved this video. I could do all of the moves w/o instruction just by watching, however its nice to see it broken down with a clock as an metaphoric example.

[@andreaannis1111]

That was amazing. Thank you so much for sharing that was beautiful. I love your energy and thank you so much for making it so easy and understandable and I just absolutely love the culture and the respect behind it is absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing your love and your light! Nothing but love! God bless you!

[@Кофе-й6щ]

Всегда поражалась тому, как умеют танцевать афроамериканцы! Это просто чудесно!

[@lenaherb5101]

А они здесь танцуют?

[@fungaizireva2335]

Wow... You make it easy girl. Excellent drummer and the best students...

[@jacqueykoo517]

Look these people were born dancing. They have shake, rhythm, beat and everything.

[@vivianeanseline2888]

The clock is a brilliant idea to make the moves and dance easier. I can use the clock for teaching time to my students and also having fun. You are such an amazing teacher. Would love to be your student for learning any dance. Thank you!

[@candellxd]

Bego P said: "What a positive, happy energy and that sound of the drum !!"

[@TruTrinity]

Omg I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THAT!! You are gorgeous and the drummer, sublime! Thanks students ❤ from Australia

[@quetzalliroman3082]

you're just so nice and you teach so well!! I wish I had a teacher like you here in Mexico! Thank you so much for you videos!! :D

[@kimberleyjackson-brown8037]

LOVEEEEEE this!! Instructor is FANTASTIC!! Drummer is KILLIN' IT!!

[@alisonfreeman1217]

love this! as an old dance teacher , love the idea of the clock.....

[@queenmelanie4538]

Damn its so awesome with that whole energy Am gonna change my cardio dance to this

[@PreciousBejar]

Loved it! The guy in the back on the left was my favorite!!!! What a nice video!

[@cindia1977]

uh there were two guys in the back

[@cindia1977]

they didn't even host the dance

[@claudia_youtube]

Thank you for this contribution! I saw it like three days ago but I wasn't logged in my account so I couldn't "like" the video, but I came back to do so. I really enjoyed your teaching, smile, the students and the drummer. Great idea the clock! First video tutorial ever seen on african dance on KZbin! I sweated and enjoyed learning about your culture. God bless Africa!

[@gemfloral4016]

She's so joyful and radiant! I loved this! Very creative way of teaching African movements!

[@Jennie28844]

That’s was so fun, I had a huge smile on my face the whole time. She is an amazing teacher!❤

[@johannambolton]

What a great exercise routine!!! I'm old enough that I would make it more than 2 minutes into the dance before I collapsed, but what fun! I love it! Thank you!!

[@roxanne5766]

I like how she uses the clock for direction and placement. Great job!

[@angies4744]

I LOVE IT!!!!!! One of my extracurriculars was AFRICAN DANCE and this is exactly how I trained a long time ago back in my academic school days at St. Augustine's. BRAVO GIRL Thumbs Up!!!!

[@mimi201176]

Thanks for the idea with the clock-it´s great! Perfect for teaching kids (with restrictions) and adults too!

[@lisabarrios8235]

You are awesome! Thank you, Since I am disabled I cannot do too much, but this dance was easy for me, I don't jump but I keep moving. God bless you!

[@rafaelrealistictalk6558]

Hey Lisa, I'm so glad this dance makes you happy. Girrrl, I tell all the ladies in my family, "shake what your mama gave ya," so you go ahead and do your thing baby... Be safe.. Peace

[@judyrichardson5837]

Me too, Lisa. Can't jump with MS but love the bum rythm.

[@onlinebills9169]

I love your energy! I was smiling throughout the video

[@trinityhaven1759]

Omg this is so amazing. Ill definitely be using this in my dance cardio classes.

[@carlosdarwin5882]

I enjoy watching this dance African. It can also apply to senior exercises as well. Plus a clear vocal instructions.

[@НаталиС-у1е]

Классный урок!!! Лежу на диване, уставшая после работы. Смотрю на эту прекрасную леди и танцую лёжа на спине под эти ритмы!! Завтра буду повторять её движения стоя! Спасибо большое!!!

[@kimberlybenedict]

The guys doing the hip moves at the end was so adorable! Great tutorial!

[@naturegirlfemininedivine6860]

This is going to be my dance workout for today 👍😀

[@wildflower4052]

Thanks a lot for this african dance lesson. Awesome way to start the day with energy and a smile while in isolation!

[@anjylkat]

I LOVE the sound of this drum!! Especially the deep base! I had to keep look to see if it was really coming for it cuz it’s not too big but apparently that doesn’t matter. Anyway excellent video! Very easy to follow!

[@elocinsel]

Hahaha so cool! I've just finished from watching to actually doing it lol

[@simbiaafolabi9294]

I love it! so easy and fun. I was looking for ideas for my first afro dance classes and this helped a lot. Sending love and best wishes from Spain

[@mariarosacorrales1899]

I love this!!! Very funny, she teaches in a clear way also!!!

[@65532321]

Love, love… this short workout. So much joy!

[@michellebailey4366]

This was amazing! African dance can be intimidating but your clock idea was very creative, easy to follow and fun. Keep up the good work! Sidebar - the assistant dances are very funny, a bit stiff but I'm sure they will get the rhythm soon enough LOL.

[@tiffanytranchandler]

Thanks for this awesome dance lessons! So much fun and great workout!

[@taniavaldes1877]

It was an amazing time... please make more lessons... she is so lovely... I enjoyed a lot...❤❤❤❤❤