The Dance Space (Studio 521)

The Dance Space is a local multi genre dance studio; offering classes for both children and adults in Gaborone. Founded by International Performance Artist and Choreographer, Samanthaclaire Ncube, their aim is to develop world class dancers and performers through their training programs. They’ve also created a space where people who love to dance can come and have a great time moving.

The Dance Space offers the following genres

• Hip Hop
• Contemporary
• Urban African Dance
• AfroBeats
• Ballet
• Traditional African Dance

About Samanthaclaire Ncube, Founder Of The Dance Space

Samanthaclaire Ncube has been teaching dance since before going to dance school; in gyms and other studios.

After attending dance school, Samanthaclaire danced for Mophato Dance Theatre and has had an opportunity to be taught further by exceptional performers from South Africa, West Africa and even Hollywood (received training from LA based choreographers who have worked with Beyoncé!).

She explored dance further in Europe and America and has come back to Botswana with the biggest desire to create amazing dance work, to teach, choreograph and use dance in ways she has seen it done around the world.

Her story inspired the opening of The Dance Space and is sure to inspire other future dancers in Botswana.

Find out more about dancing with Samanthaclaire in our article, where she was featured.

The Dance Space Classes

Kids dance (Tots) – under 7 years

Thursdays 2:30pm -3pm | Ballet & Fun
A ballet based ‘tots’ level introduction to dance. This class creates a fun space for under 7s to establish their dance foundation through engaging routines and interesting class activities.

Kids Dance – 7+ years

Mon 3pm-4pm, Thur 3:30pm-4:30pm or Sat 9am-10.30am | HipHop, Contemporary, Afro
Here, they expound on students creative expression while honoring their natural dance talent. They aim to develop confident and well rounded, competent dancers.

Teens – 12+ years

Mon 4-5pm & Thur 4:30-5pm OR Wed 4:30pm-5:30pm & Sat 10:30am-12pm | HipHop, Contemporary, Afro
A level-up graduation from Kids dance. here they explore, create and teach with the aim of developing world class performers able to compete internationally.

Adult Froga And Stretch

Tue 8am-8:45am, Thur 7pm-7:45pm | Stretch, Yoga
A unique blend of yoga inspired stretches and flow infused with African Dance elements.

Adult Urban Dance Workout

Thur 6pm-7pm | Pop, Hip Hop, Afro-beat
A Multi-genre Dance Workout performed to trending urban music sure to make you sweat-out tonnes of fun!

Heels

Wed 7pm-8pm | Heels, Sexy Feminine
Classes rotate between Caribbean soca/dance hall to sexy R’n’B with the aim to get you living in your feminine and sensual energy.

For more information on how to register for classes, feel free to call them or pop a message on their Facebook page.