Marrakech – You don’t just do Afro — you become Afro. It’s a full-body, full-soul, head-to-toe vibe that doesn’t ask for permission. It just is.
And if you’re waiting for someone to give you a manual, surprise: your body is the manual.
Now let’s be real. We’ve all seen those TikToks — fluid shoulders, magic hips, gravity-defying footwork—and thought, “How do they do that?”
Meanwhile, I’m in my living room, trying to move my chest and feet in opposite directions without looking like I’m dodging a bee.
But here’s the secret no one tells you: Afro dance isn’t about being perfect. It’s about letting go. Like, really letting go.
Step one: Feel the beat. Don’t overthink it. Afro beats aren’t shy.
They’ll tell you when to move. That deep bass? That’s your cue to drop low. That snare? That’s your signal to pop your shoulders. Let the music lead, not your ego.
Step two: Your shoulders are in charge. Not your arms, not your legs — those come later. Afro starts up top.
Think of it like your upper body telling a story, and your lower body just doing the background commentary. Loosen up. Shrug. Roll. Bounce. Repeat.
Step three: Your hips are not optional. They’re the stars of the show.
The hips in Afro don’t lie — they speak. Whether you’re whining slow or shaking fast, let your hips be the punctuation in every beat.
Big move, soft confidence. That’s the energy.
Step four: Your feet are flirting with the floor. You’re not stomping.
You’re gliding, bouncing, tapping — sometimes all three in one go. And even if your feet miss a beat (they will), don’t panic. Afro is forgiving. Just groove your way back in.
And finally: Facial expressions are the cherry on top. This is not ballet. No poker face here.
Smile, smirk, flirt with your imaginary audience. Afro is joy. Afro is sass. Afro is celebration. Even when you’re sweating like you’re in a sauna.
So maybe you’re still not sure what to do with your left arm while your right knee is bouncing and your chest is rolling in figure eights. That’s okay.
Just move. Put the mirror away. Or better — dance in front of it like you’re starring in your own music video. No rules, just rhythm.
Because if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: dancing Afro isn’t about getting it right.
It’s about feeling right. And sometimes, that’s the most freeing step of all.
