W. African Dance Class

Since I've moved back to Orlando, FL I've gained several pounds (I'm being modest). Going from dancing 5 days a week and walking around a big campus to sitting in an office eating the high in fat mommy's island cooking is a drastic change for my body. It didn't take me long to realize that I was missing the sound of the drums and my body was missing the high energy, chaotic steps. I had to get back to it! So I tried to find some African dance classes in Orlando, but they were all
1. too expensive (well at least for my budget)
2. no drumming
Totally perplexed. I decided to contact the YMCA after my friend brought it to my attention, I audtioned, and VOILA! I'm BACK!!

So I want to invite EVERYONE (Adults) to join me every Saturday morning at 9:15 a.m. at the Wayne Densch YMCA. It is completely FREE! AND there is LIVE DRUMMING!!! How bout that?

Last week was the first class and it was a full house, unfortunately the drummers got caught in traffic and made it at the last moments of class, but we sitll got an amazing work out with the CD. This week the drummers will be there!

Friday nights at 7:15 p.m. is dance class for the kids. Also completely FREE! Ages 5-15. Just sign your kids in and you are free to leave. This class will be taught with a CD until kids are more familiar with what's going on.

Again last week was a full house so please get there on time or early to get your spot.
Much love and blessings to you all!
S. Prosper

P.S. look out for pics and videoes of the class in action :-)

R.I.P Saleha Huuda

Photo:Saleha Huuda (left) Me (right) performing with African Student Union, UF

First, I want to welcome everyone to my blog. I've had this account for several months, but haven't had the time to post anything. It's a new year and unfortunately I had to start it off with devastating news about a fellow dance teammate being killed. Saleha Huuda, 21, was found near Gainesville Raceway. Someone called and reported a brush fire, as fire fighters put out the fire they discovered Saleha. Last night, I did a traditional Ghanaian dance at her memorial (she was Ghanaian) and it was so overwhelming you could feel her spirit so heavy in the building. She loved to dance, it has been two years since I've danced with her, but I remember she was very high energy and passionate. When we performed and I would get tired I looked over at her and my energy level would rise again. My last time seeing her was at the Nigerian Independence day party and she was on the dance floor.

Police have no suspects and there has been no arrests thus far. I ask that everyone keep her family in prayer and I pray that justice is served.

My new year started off depressing, but it showed me that every day is not promised. This year I'm going to live my life to the fullest and stop putting things off. So you will be seeing more of me on blogspot :-)