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Guinea West African Dance

Experience the high energy, community joy, and powerful rhythms of Guinea, West Africa in this all-level dance class. Rooted in traditional Guinean dance and live drumming, the class uses a hybrid approachthat connects traditional West African movement with accessible dance concepts for today’s students.

Led by Wofa Artistic Director Rosie Banchero, who has traveled extensively to Guinea to study with renowned dance masters and local ballets, each class is grounded in cultural learning, movement, rhythm, and community. This class also hosts specialty classes and workshops featuring guest artists from Africa, bringing master dancers and musicians into the WOFA community to share their knowledge, artistry, and cultural traditions directly with our students. Experience dancing to live musicians and the energy of traditional Guinean rhythms in a community setting.

Kick Ass Dance Cardio

Wofa Kick Ass Dance Cardio (KADC) is Rosie Banchero’s signature fusion of Afrocentric and Western dance movement, cardio conditioning, rhythm, and choreography. Expect high energy, infectious music, full-body movement, and a class that builds strength, stamina, feeds your spirit, and leaves you feeling powerful.

No boring workouts. No sitting still. Just MOVE.

Come for the sweat. Stay for the movement. Leave feeling ALIVE with your ass officially kicked—because fitness should feel this good.

WOFA Soul Flo Rhythm & Restore

WOFA Soul Flo Rhythm & Restore is Rosie Banchero’s vision of a joyful movement experience blending Afrocentric and Eurocentric dance principles with yoga, Pilates, toning, and mindful movement. Set to great music—with occasional live West African drumming and guest DJs—Soul Flo is designed to center, strengthen, harmonize, restore, and bring joy through movement and community.

West African Drum Lab

An experience of the rhythms of Guinea, West Africa. We explore the unique interplay of the Djembe, and Guinean stick drums (Dunun). The class is extremely beginner-friendly. Those with drum experience will be placed on more challenging parts, depending on their interest.

All with an interest in hand drumming, jamming, and grooving are welcome!

At Wofa Performing Arts, we ignite connection through the transformative power of Pan-African and Western dance and music. We honor the rich history, artistry, and cultural traditions of Africa while celebrating its enduring influence on the world. Through exceptional performances, immersive education and educational partnerships, and meaningful cultural exchange, we inspire communities, empower artists, and preserve the vibrant legacy of African dance, music and culture for generations to come.

Vision Statement

To be a leading force in preserving, celebrating, and advancing Pan-African performing arts—building bridges across cultures through world-class performances, transformative education, and authentic artistic collaboration that inspires generations worldwide.

Core Values

Excellence • Education • Cultural Stewardship • Community Collaboration • Joy • Legacy

CELEBRATING DANCE, DRUM, AND SONG OF WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA

Rosie Banchero [email protected]

Rosie Banchero Rosie Banchero holds a B.F.A. degree in modern dance from the University of Utah. Rosie has choreographed and performed professionally for years in Utah. She traveled to Africa many times to study African movement and music. She teaches African dance at the University of Utah, Utah Valley University, and The Rose Wagner Community School.