African dances are not just cultural expressions, but also effective full-body workouts. These energetic dances engage ...

Drumming is an integral part of many African cultures and serves as a great workout for the arms. The repetitive motion of drumming engages the muscles in the arms, enhancing endurance and speed.

Once every month, at a dance studio in Kamwokya, a Kampala suburb the sound of drums fills the air as a group of men and women move in unison. There are no treadmills, weight racks or mirrored walls.

Africa’s most celebrated dancer and choreographer, Germaine Acogny, turns 80 on 28 May. I have had the privilege of meeting the Senegalese artist, learning from her, and interviewing her as part of my ...