In this lesson, Rujeko teaches how to use a clock to practice dance steps. You'll get a real work-out when she moves into double-double time! For more on music and dancing, visit artsedge.kennedy-center.org.
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@thomasclayton94962 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Amazing!! I wanna try!
@gailthompson3919 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Inspirational.🙏🏻
@chameleon4206 Жыл бұрын
Tell us your story, diagnosis, how you started.
@blazingstar9638 Жыл бұрын
That’s fantastic Thomas! 🎉🎖️
@tinkupittu Жыл бұрын
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)
@Innocu4 жыл бұрын
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!
@funwithrachella66234 жыл бұрын
That clock drawing really helps trainees learn easy. good job, good instructor.
@katbrax86224 жыл бұрын
I love how she uses an imaginary clock to keep everyone in step. Fantastic tutorial!💯🙏🏼👑🌺💎👠💕
@mymy34203 жыл бұрын
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@wildphoenix78612 жыл бұрын
Yes, very helpful She's a good teacher.
@roxanatoma30832 жыл бұрын
I have a lot of fun with she so kute
@yewandeojo86364 жыл бұрын
Great teacher, great attitude, great method👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. I really enjoyed watching you all!
@susaedu3685 жыл бұрын
She is lovely and great! Her enthusiasm is contagious and inspiring
@madhun27564 жыл бұрын
I like the way she speaks and especially her laughter :D
@yogitasachin5234 жыл бұрын
I just would like to appreciate that man who is beautifully beating the drum for us
@cynthia7954 жыл бұрын
For real!!!
@ymasumac93803 жыл бұрын
Appreciate means...? No need to explain.
@mariabenitezmendez13993 жыл бұрын
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@jeanetteivy52293 жыл бұрын
Looks like so much fun!
@truewellnessconnectionstwc11883 жыл бұрын
SOOO TRUEEE
@saraonashelf9 жыл бұрын
i knew i always appreciated the african culture.. the clock format is genius.
@rafaelrealistictalk65585 жыл бұрын
I need the, "clock format", myself.. lol.. Peace
@Rengiflow7775 жыл бұрын
How do I find you? I try looking on Facebook for you I want to know you ♥️🌹
@libbymills44324 жыл бұрын
Yea, I like that, too!
@ixtyl619xur24 жыл бұрын
This is not African this is Zimbabwe dance. Africa is a big place.
@Nangondo4 жыл бұрын
@@ixtyl619xur2 its not even Zimbabwean.... but its West African.... she didn't even do moves from Zimbabwe, like Shona dances, ndebele, kalanga...
@claracarvajal88854 жыл бұрын
She’s adorable 😍. Full of energy and very charismatic. Great fitness for the body and soul. Thank you, Mercy Beaucop, Gracias ☺️ 🙏🏻 😊
@karimattallahofficial75813 жыл бұрын
I love african music so much. The beat is awesome
@MrMuggsybol3 ай бұрын
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
@karendewitt4555 жыл бұрын
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.
@comelitelesch91406 жыл бұрын
The guy in the black is really doing good. He's totally on the beat and got the moves😘😘😘
@amandajones64812 жыл бұрын
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 ❤️
@cindygiesbrecht31463 жыл бұрын
Back up guy on with the bare feet in black was really on the beat the whole time. Impressive
@steve0ks7 жыл бұрын
She radiates the positive vibes!!!
@hestermoore59575 жыл бұрын
I am 67 years alive and want to dance. Love African Dance. This is great start
@_hunter35404 жыл бұрын
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@cindia19774 жыл бұрын
@Channelle Koumba Nirere use your brain a bit
@Geminiroyalty694 жыл бұрын
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@memiran213 жыл бұрын
Divertido. A practicar ahora !!!
@flavianepomuceno746511 ай бұрын
You are fabulous, Rujeko! Your personality radiates joy. And this rhythm is simply intoxicating.
@joebloggs6193 жыл бұрын
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.
@flavarz10 жыл бұрын
love dancing because it makes you feel like this woman - spirited...uplifted...happy :)
@KeicherPayne11 жыл бұрын
That was the cutest thing I've ever seen. I love her personality!
@robertcourchene54144 жыл бұрын
Like this
@sandystephens46814 жыл бұрын
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@redvelvet17504 жыл бұрын
Yeah shes is very cure and good teacher 😊
@yogitasachin5234 жыл бұрын
I agree
@mariegilmore34714 жыл бұрын
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@yotylinares1776 Жыл бұрын
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🤗
@shababboum3 жыл бұрын
Magnificent! Too late to start now but tomorrow for sure. Love that clock system. So original and so chic. Great lesson and lovely people.
@johannalalite89084 жыл бұрын
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.
@abcshon82503 жыл бұрын
OMG.. you are so full of laughter, joy and positivity.. I love you.. stay blessed 🙏❤️
@lourdesrudolphfigueroa32613 жыл бұрын
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..❤🎶🎵🥁
@ranunkelchen7 ай бұрын
es ist nie zu spät euch zu entdecken. danke für den freudigen Tanz-Sport !
@MiMi-ch8zr4 жыл бұрын
Amazing teacher with amazing energy ! Cheers to you , fellow backup dancers and the Guy playing the instrument ❤️
@donaches3 жыл бұрын
Omggg...I lived this vid. I smiled throughout the vid. I love her energy! ❤️❤️
@babsr84794 жыл бұрын
Loved the use of the clock. Made it so much easier then left and right. :)
@gowithintravel82324 жыл бұрын
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.
@jacqueykoo5174 жыл бұрын
Look these people were born dancing. They have shake, rhythm, beat and everything.
@strawburry563 жыл бұрын
Bego P said: "What a positive, happy energy and that sound of the drum !!"
@naju98624 жыл бұрын
that wasso much fun! The clock idea makes everything so much easier. RUJEKO YOU ARE A GREAT INSTRUCTOR, THANK YOU!
@MarthaMary333 жыл бұрын
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!,, 🙏🦋
@Prospermiinow5 жыл бұрын
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.
@ABB-ln7qu5 жыл бұрын
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!
@user-hi9nd2si8v4 жыл бұрын
I love africans dance and culture. Thank you for your classes. SPAIN.
@alias41814 жыл бұрын
this is so much fun to watch. And the teacher is so full of energy and happyness. Great job!
@irishkazolotse Жыл бұрын
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! ❤
@gladystan27483 жыл бұрын
I’m really enjoying it. Brings out the joy while I sweat it out to the beat. Great lesson!
@jintzie1950jth4 жыл бұрын
Fabulous! I love the real moves and her step-wise, understandable way of teaching them. More, please!
@MelinaPaez3 жыл бұрын
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. :)
@user-kf6sc2yb9d5 ай бұрын
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.
@chems12586 жыл бұрын
Oh my god, love the teacher's attitude ! Also the man with glasses ! I really enjoyed watching this video. Keep going !!
@lettyt73104 жыл бұрын
I am so glad I came across this. Good, fun exercise. Rujeko, I love your energy.
@kimberleyjackson-brown80374 жыл бұрын
LOVEEEEEE this!! Instructor is FANTASTIC!! Drummer is KILLIN' IT!!
@monicasobhani45844 жыл бұрын
Rujeko I enjoyed so much . Please keep teaching us in this simple way. God bless u. 😊🙏
@dare2eatcandy10 жыл бұрын
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.
@princeiamc4 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed that. As another commentator mentioned, the "clock" concept is awesome. Will commit to learning it.
@TheCelestialhealer9 ай бұрын
The best way to learn this dance🎉Thank you so much🙏
@user-xg9cw5bs4h5 жыл бұрын
Всегда поражалась тому, как умеют танцевать афроамериканцы! Это просто чудесно!
@lenaherb51013 жыл бұрын
А они здесь танцуют?
@mariarosacorrales18994 жыл бұрын
I love this!!! Very funny, she teaches in a clear way also!!!
@jessicab54482 жыл бұрын
I keep on coming back it's wonderful to do with others as well, love it!!!
@larissajenkinson14804 жыл бұрын
Happy energy, shake your body everyone !! Loved it. Thank you for sharing! 💃
@ineszapiola75994 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Great teacher. I was able to learn it because you go slow and repeat often. Really enjoyed it!
@stardustgyspygirl9 жыл бұрын
I love Rujeko's laugh!!! One of the best things in life.
@65532321 Жыл бұрын
Love, love… this short workout. So much joy!
@moveandstretch99824 жыл бұрын
Love Rujeko and Farai! So beautiful. More lessons please :)
@letsstudywithsunilsir14944 жыл бұрын
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..
@TheLJA23 Жыл бұрын
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.
@paulao776 Жыл бұрын
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!!!
@carlosdarwin58824 жыл бұрын
I enjoy watching this dance African. It can also apply to senior exercises as well. Plus a clear vocal instructions.
@roseoliveira97675 жыл бұрын
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!!!!!
@elocinsel3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha so cool! I've just finished from watching to actually doing it lol
@justmovies12343 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Perfect to get that heart rate going while working from home
@Jennie28844 Жыл бұрын
That’s was so fun, I had a huge smile on my face the whole time. She is an amazing teacher!❤
@x.m.97355 жыл бұрын
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!
@mariaamado82393 жыл бұрын
This is great! Loved it, brings back memories 🥰🙏
@daphnegabriel67672 жыл бұрын
Grassroots tutoring. Authentic in her presentation. A teacher indeed.
@wheneverwherever89533 жыл бұрын
I was smiling throughout...... That lady is oozing positively. Music too.... Excellent Both the guys were a good support Great work 🙂👍
@alisonfreeman12174 жыл бұрын
love this! as an old dance teacher , love the idea of the clock.....
@taniavaldes18774 жыл бұрын
It was an amazing time... please make more lessons... she is so lovely... I enjoyed a lot...❤❤❤❤❤
@patriciaepright73494 жыл бұрын
I love this dance and it is a great workout, I love the energy she has and also the bongo player.. made it a favorite.
@Jennifr1966 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful and talented lady. Thank you for being such a good teacher! I truly enjoyed this.
@gemfloral40165 жыл бұрын
She's so joyful and radiant! I loved this! Very creative way of teaching African movements!
@jennym31617 жыл бұрын
You are fabulous! I love your energy inside and out!!
@user-rd5bd3hd5x8 ай бұрын
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🇷🇺🌹🤗
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!!!!
@SilviaReginaAngerami4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful!!! I loved your class directly from Brazil!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@tiffanytranchandler3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this awesome dance lessons! So much fun and great workout!
@wildflower40524 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for this african dance lesson. Awesome way to start the day with energy and a smile while in isolation!
@michellebailey43668 жыл бұрын
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.
@cecilia17424 ай бұрын
I love this class! Thanks for your energy and love.
@beatarozwaga56632 жыл бұрын
Witajcie! Super gimnastyka , wymodelowanie sylwetki i pięknych ruchów tanecznych. Dziękuje.☀️☘️👌🏻🤗
@Herezlulu8 жыл бұрын
This way of learning is so clever!! You're so fun. Thank you
@trinityhaven17594 жыл бұрын
Omg this is so amazing. Ill definitely be using this in my dance cardio classes.
@TheLeftHandedDesigner2 жыл бұрын
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~
@sylviacarlson35613 жыл бұрын
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.
@quetzalliroman308211 жыл бұрын
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
@laralyndy61064 жыл бұрын
This is great. I just did it this morning...I'm eager to find more from her. Thank you.
@krisamara11113 жыл бұрын
@vister67573 жыл бұрын
I love African dancing.
@vishakhduttsingh17525 жыл бұрын
Love the teacher 😘❤👀 Keep sending good vibes
@wildacabrera8 жыл бұрын
great! I will use this to teach my 1st grades how to read a clock ;) thank you much!
@matthewcatanzano91787 жыл бұрын
That is about what it is good for, I just couldn't see much of a dance in it.
@matthewcatanzano91787 жыл бұрын
Might be a good workout
@katherinem.56037 жыл бұрын
+Matthew Catanzano that is because it is just some foundations. fuh6
@sarai2sarah7347 жыл бұрын
Omg wish I was in your claas to learn time. Great idea
@fatimahkwape86216 жыл бұрын
Matthew Catanzano: I did, exercising
@mimi2011762 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the idea with the clock-it´s great! Perfect for teaching kids (with restrictions) and adults too!
@mixedandknot59112 жыл бұрын
The student in black is enjoying it and the other student is still learning. Rujeko is a great teacher.
@AfricanKidsChannel5 жыл бұрын
Dance comes naturally to Africans. Love the moves
@indigenouseuropeanamerican59765 жыл бұрын
That all depends on the dance. as no one is naturally able to dance eveeyone is taught to dance from perants, tribes, tv or some where as no matter who u are or where u come from u are taught to dance.
@johannambolton4 жыл бұрын
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!!