Afrobeat is now one of the most recognisable music genres in the world. The term was coined in the 1970s by Fela Kuti. The sound is an eclectic combination of West African musical styles, including Fuji music and highlife, infused originally with American jazz creating amazing rhythms.

This dance workshop is led by world-class performer Akay. She’ll introduce you new steps, moves in so that you can follow her choreography! Come and get your body moving to the amazing percussive soundtrack of music fromAngola, Ghana and Nigeria!

FORMATION is a new dance and fitness collective which programmes dance and fitness pop-ups and talks around the UK. We provide fresh, innovative and original classes to the best beats. We incorporate Ska, Soca, Roots Reggae, Afro-fusion, Gospel, Lovers Rock, Two-Tone, Bashment, Drum’n’Bass, Dancehall, Jungle and Grime in just the right mix to enable you to get your groove on, heart pumping and spirits high!

Bold Tendencies is a not-for-profit creative enterprise and arts organisation that has been based in Peckham, South East London, since 2007 and is located on the disused top four floors of the municipal car park. This performance will take place on the lower covered floors of the site, immediately below the rooftop. On arrival please go to the top floor kiosk where staff will check your ticket and direct you to the performance.

Access to Bold Tendencies by foot:
The car park is a short walk from Peckham Rye station. Turn left down Rye Lane (towards McDonalds), cross the road at the pedestrian crossing. Santander will then be on your right hand side and you should be facing the Multiplex cinema. Walk towards the cinema and turn right – here on your left you will find the staircase leading up to Bold Tendencies which is manned at all times.

Public transport:
The nearest train station is Peckham Rye
Overground Line from Highbury & Islington and Clapham Junction
South Eastern services from London Bridge and London Victoria
Local buses: 12, 36, 37, 63, 78, 171, 343, 363, 436

Vehicle access:
There is very limited Pay and Display parking on the ground floor of the site (accessible from Cerise Road off Hanover Park). We strongly advise that you do not arrive by car if possible, but if necessary see Southwark Council’s website for more information on local parking options.

Step free access:
Step free access is available via the lifts from the ground floor. We strongly advise that you arrange access in advance by emailing access@boldtendencies.com, however this can also be arranged with the security team at the main entrance on arrival.

For further information or questions please email info@boldtendencies.com

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