SESSION HANDOUT AFRICAN MIX Lucas Mthenjane Zumba Education Specialist, SA
SESSION HANDOUT Presenter Lucas Mthenjane Schedule Warm-up (Interval training Cool Down Break Breakdown of Jive Breakdown of Kwaito Breakdown of Capoeira/Maculele Breakdown of Kwela (Partition of groups Mix of the 4 rhythms Question and Answer Mini Master Class 3) ) 1 Session Objective The session objective is to introduce 4 African rhythms in a Zumba Class (Jive, Kwaito, Capoeira/Maculele and Kwela) and recognize the difference between each rhythm. Also learn how to make choreographies flow in your class since African rhythms are both different and distinct. History & Background Rhythm Jive Kwaito Capoeira/Maculele Kwela Country African American/South Africa South Africa Afro-Brazilian South Africa/Malawi 2
About the Rhythms: JIVE: Originating in the United States in the 1940 s, Jive was influenced by the Boogie, Rock & Roll, African/American Swing and Lindyhop (an American dance that evolved in Harlem, New York City). Jive is a very happy, boppy, energetic dance, with plenty of knee-lifting, bending, and rocking of the hips. The fastest of the Latin dances, Jive incorporates lots of kicks and flicks. Although Jive dancers may appear to be moving their feet haphazardly in every direction, the feet are actually well controlled under the body with the knees close together. KWAITO: Kwaito is a uniquely South African music genre that emerged in Johannesburg, South Africa, during the 1990 s. It is a fairly new style from the townships, influenced by toyi-toyi (protest chants). Musicians such as Hugh Masekela and Miriam Makeba spear-headed the music while in exile and popular hip hop musicians such as Mandoza and TKZ created dance forms to this music, a mix of the old with the new. CAPOEIRA/MACULELÊ: Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance and music. It was developed in Brazil in the 16th century, mainly by Africans. It is known for its quick and complex moves, using mainly power, speed, and leverage for leg sweeps. Originally the Maculelê is believed to have been an indigenous armed fighting style, using two sticks or a machete. Nowadays it s a folkloric dance practiced with heavy afro-brazilian percussion. Many Capoeira groups include Maculelê in their presentations. KWELA: Kwela is a pennywhistle-based, street music from southern Africa with jazzy underpinnings and a distinctive, skiffle-like beat. It evolved from the marabi sound and brought South African music to international prominence in the 1950s. South Africa has many meanings of words, but for this, it mainly and the most common is The word kwela is taken from the Zulu for get up, though in township slang it also referred to the police vans, the kwela-kwela. Thus, it could be an invitation to join the dance, as well as serving as a warning. It is said that the young men who played the pennywhistle on street corners also acted as lookouts to warn those enjoying themselves in the shebeens of the arrival of the police. 3
Application of the Zumba Formula The Zumba formula makes the Zumba program unique and revolutionary to the fitness world. The three elements to the formula are in themselves not unique, but the combination of them results in a special, new and dynamic fitness experience! The three rhythms, Jive, Kwaito and Kwela, were choreographed using the Zumba Formula so you can incorporate these seamlessly into your classes, with the exception of Capoeira and Maculele which have their own music. Basic Steps & Variations Jive Forward scoop Front twist Squat, punch down 2 Steps Dbl step, single, single Gumboots (socks off) Crazy knees Slow, slow, fast Kwaito Fwd touch (R) Back touch (L) Chicken step Kick ball change Tsotsi back step Kwela Front tap (x4) Left & right Knee raise Turn Low Scoop body roll Travel fwd/bwd 3 Kick step Fwd, side, back 4
Capoeira Jinga (side to side sway) All four walls Esquiva (side bend) Front, back Bencáo (Front kick) Front Cadeira (Squat) Front & side Maculele Run Fwd/front Box step Squat Kicks Circular Recommended Music and Play list: Name of the song Artist JIVE Fastlane Jive Waka Waka Cruel Crazy Beautiful Umqombothi (African Beer) African Footprint World Tour World Cup Listen Up Johnny Clegg Khethi Yvonne Chaka Chaka 5
Name of the song Artist KWAITO I Just Wanna Mdlwembe/Bambata Lesghubhu TKZ vs Goldfish (Hello Afrika CD) Zola Facebrick CAPOEIRA/MACULELE Capoeira work-out 1 Capoeira work-out 2 Multi Trax, Track 6 - Maculele Multi Trax, any song Axe Capoeira Grupo Abada KWELA Home Talk Kwa Kumnandi/We Are Ready Chaba Naledi Mango Groove Malaika (Hello Afrika CD) Mafikizolo 6