About the Class

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Doreen's Afro-Contemporary series centers rhythm, groove, and grounded movement, blending high-energy footwork with contemporary flow. Each class builds from a rhythm-driven warm up into dynamic choreography focused on stamina, direction changes, and musicality. Across the series, dancers will explore four core themes: personality in movement, fluidity with control, breath and voice as rhythm, and embodied awareness with and without music.

About Doreen!

Doreen S. Prempeh is a passionate and dynamic dancer who began her journey with Ma'Frisah, the University of Rochester’s Afrobeat dance group. She continued performing throughout her college years with Kerfala Bangoura and his Guinean, West African group, Sansifanyi, bringing vibrant movement to the Rochester community. She also got to  choreograph and perform for the Dance Department which expanded her artistry all while taking a variety of classes offered.Through jazz, contemporary, and somatic-based styles, she deepened her understanding of embodied practice and movement. Her work reflects both cultural pride and a commitment to growth through interdisciplinary exploration and expressive performance.