Rhythms of the diaspora
Where Rhythms Connect, Cultures Thrive.
Using dance to bridge generations, connect communities, and keep African and Caribbean culture alive — in schools, studios, and beyond.
Over 75+ workshops delivered
Over 75+ workshops delivered
Teaching across London, Essex, and Leicester
Teaching across London, Essex, and Leicester
2,200+ young people engaged in under a year
2,200+ young people engaged in under a year
At Rhythms of the Diaspora, we use dance as a bridge; a way for people to connect to African and Caribbean culture beyond textbooks and classrooms.
We teach the modern movement styles people see online today through tiktok trends and influential artists but we go deeper. Every workshop explores the history, language, and meaning behind each style, move, and rhythm.
Our sessions are led by trained educators and cultural practitioners who make sure participants don’t just learn choreography, they understand where it comes from and why it matters.
We focus heavily on young people and work within the education system because representation and cultural understanding should start early. But our doors are open to everyone because everyone deserves the chance to experience, learn from, and celebrate these cultures.
WHAT WE DO
Education
We deliver cultural dance workshops across schools, linking movement to the curriculum and bringing history to life.
Our sessions help students learn about African and Caribbean culture in a hands-on, joyful way. proving that learning doesn’t always happen behind a desk.
Performance
We bring African and Caribbean dance to major stages and community events across the UK.
Community
We host local workshops and events that make dance accessible for everyone, regardless of age or background.
These sessions build connection, confidence, and belonging through shared movement and music.
Heritage
Every dance style has an origin, a rhythm, and a story.
We teach not just the movement but the cultural context where it came from, who created it, and why it matters today.
Innovation
We use technology and creativity to make cultural learning exciting and modern.
From interactive games to digital storytelling, we blend tradition with innovation to keep our heritage alive for the next generation.
Collaboration
To truly experience culture, you have to live it.
We collaborate with artists, chefs, educators, and cultural partners combining dance with food, language, and fashion so participants can feel fully immersed in the spirit of the African and Caribbean diaspora.
OUR FOCUS AREAS
Connecting generations through African and Caribbean dance, culture, and community pride.
London Marathon Performance
We performed at the London Marathon, bringing African and Caribbean dance to one of the biggest events in the city.
Our team of eight dancers shared styles from across the diaspora — blending energy, storytelling, and rhythm to celebrate community and culture on a global stage.
Funded by Southwark Council and delivered in partnership with The Black Society, we ran 40 workshops across 10 primary schools for children aged 4–11.
Each session focused on either Dancehall, Azonto or Naija Fusion (Shaku Shaku). teaching students the moves, the music, and the history behind them.
Every school also received a book exploring the cultural background of the country the dance style comes from, helping young people learn about DIFFERENT countries across africa and the caribbean and why they matter.
Black History Month Schools Project (Southwark Council)
African & Caribbean Dance
African & Caribbean Dance
Holiday camp director
“The students loved the movement and learning the different moves. The activities were engaging and there was good practice time for each move. The instructor was lovely, friendly and confident with the students.”
SOuthwark primary teacher
“Very interactive; the presenter was very engaging, positive and made it fun. My year 5 class thoroughly enjoyed it.”
African & Caribbean Dance
African & Caribbean Dance
