EMEDIO, WELCOME!
Are you looking for an authentic dance that moves to a different beat?

Imagine experiencing the thrilling and exhilarating rhythmic beats of African music and dance that will get you on your feet and moving your body. You'll be taken on an adventure to Africa to visit the Efik and Ibibio tribes of the southeastern region of Nigeria where you can experience being part of a cultural traditions and community that celebrates every moment of life through music, song and dance.

Be entertained with the high-energy performances, vibrant costumes, live drumming and exuberant dancing with high-energy footwork of Vancouver 's own beautiful African performer, choreographer and costume designer, Maobong Oku from Efik tribe of Calabar , Nigeria . You'll be mesmerized by how she radiates to the beat of the drum with an aura of light, grace and sophistication.

On this site, you'll get to meet Maobong Oku and a passionate group of Artists whose purpose is to promote cultural awareness and appreciation for the sacred African culture.

On your adventure, you'll get to feel and dance to the rhythmic beats of traditional drumming as if you're feeling your own heart beating to its' own song.

Here you'll:

• learn about Maobong Oku who will share with you her African cultural background, traditions and community
• experience these dynamic performances that just keeps you dancing and wanting more
• learn the traditional art of African movement, rhythm and self-expression
• learn about the sacred culture and traditions from where these dances originated
• learn about the various dances and workshops are available for adults and children of all ages and fitness levels

Your adventure doesn't end here, come and experience for yourself how this dance and music can set you free as if you were in Africa right now. The dance is so easy that the only thing you need is your desire to come out and play.

According to an old Efik proverb "If you can talk you can sing. If you can walk you can dance."

Don't take my word for it. Go for it. Take your shoes and socks off and come try it for yourself. Then you'll see and feel why people are addicted to the beat of African dance and music!

LOVE BUILDS COMMUNITY
LOVE BUILDS THE WORLD...

Contact Maobong Oku now to experience it!