African Dance, Children, Embodied Dance

The Storyteller (6-10 years)

A child’s journey of imagination and storytelling through African Dance.

Using the rich movements of African dance and the ritual traditions within it, Tamara guides children on imaginative journeys through storytelling in dance. She teaches a shared “vocabulary” of movements and invites children’s own ideas to help create choreography rooted in familiar tales, local stories of Aotearoa, and the changing seasons.

Children explore rhythm, beat, pauses and creating shapes with their bodies to express emotion, while also learning stretches to keep their bodies safe. Throughout the process, they build a supportive collective where they can confidently share ideas, collaborate, and weave their stories together.

Requirements:

For participants aged 6-10 years

Timing and location:

February 2, 2026 – 04:00 PM

60 minutes – Mondays (4:00-5:00pm) – 9 weeks – ends April 1

Movement Studio 1

Price:

$135 for the 9 week term booking (on-line booking only)

Your tutor

Tamara Smith

Mundi Dance

Tamara Smith is a musician, composer, and African dance teacher passionate about creating fun, uplifting, and inclusive spaces where everyone can express themselves through music and movement. She has performed and collaborated at numerous events, including Multicultural Festivals, Relish Festival, Festa, Christchurch Arts Festival, and more. Teaching African dance in Christchurch for the past ten years, Tamara runs weekly classes accompanied by live drumming, inspiring students of all levels to connect, move, and feel the transformative power of rhythm, dance, and community.

https://mundi.co.nz/