Complete beginners welcome
Practise the basics through repetition and learn at your own pace.
BEGINNER AFRO DANCE IN TOKYO
Never danced before?
You can start here.
No dance experience? Haven’t exercised in a while? A love of African music is all you need to take your first step. Learn with FATIMATA, at your own pace.
LOCATIONTokyo, JapanItabashi & Shimo-Ochiai
REGULAR CLASSESWed · Thu · Sat · Sun90 minutes per class
YOU CAN START HERE
A welcoming place
to keep learning.
We aim to make Afro dance as welcoming as possible, especially when you’re starting from zero.
Choose how often you come
Join a single class or choose a multi-class pass to suit your plans.
One fee for a parent and child
One parent or guardian and one child of junior high school age or younger can join for the price of one person, together or separately.
Movement, music and culture
Explore the basics, find the groove and learn about the cultural background of the movements.
MOVE ALONG AT HOME
Get a feel for
the class.
Move along with an actual lesson video and see whether the teaching style and pace feel right for you. The video shows a reflection in a studio mirror.
Watch on YouTube →
Watch a beginner lesson on YouTube
OUR PHILOSOPHY
FOREVER
BEGINNER
It’s never too late
to begin.
There’s no need to compare your age or experience with anyone else’s. Return to the basics whenever you need to, and keep going at your own pace.
CHOOSE YOUR START
Find a class
that feels right.
The class names help you choose a starting point. They are not barriers to entry: the lesson is adapted to the people who join that day.
WEDNESDAY EVENINGAfro Dance for Beginners
THURSDAY & SATURDAY MORNINGAfro Dance Foundations
SUNDAY MORNINGSabar for Complete Beginners
AFTER WORK ON WEDNESDAY
Afro Dance
for Beginners
Enjoy moving to the music without rushing to memorise choreography.
- A good fit if you want to…
- Unwind and enjoy dancing after work.
- Regular schedule
- Wednesday, 19:30–21:00
Snow Hall, Itabashi
THURSDAY & SATURDAY MORNING
Afro Dance
Foundations
Practise how your body moves, repeat the basics and gradually build towards choreography.
- A good fit if you want to…
- Build a foundation and start exploring choreography.
- Regular schedule
- Thursday, 10:30–12:00 · Snow Hall
Saturday, 11:00–12:30 · Studio Ars
SUNDAY MORNING
Sabar for
Complete Beginners
Start with the very basics of Sabar dance and develop a more supple, responsive body.
- A good fit if you want to…
- Start from zero, or revisit the basics with fresh eyes.
- Regular schedule
- Sunday, 10:30–12:00
Snow Hall, Itabashi
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Schedule
& prices.
All times are Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9), in 24-hour format. Check the first-class application form for upcoming dates and availability.
Regular weekly schedule
Afro Dance for Beginners
Snow Hall, Itabashi
Afro Dance Foundations
Snow Hall, Itabashi
Afro Dance Foundations
Social Dance Studio Ars, Shimo-Ochiai
Sabar for Complete Beginners
Snow Hall, Itabashi
Addresses & directions from the station
Venue directions in English →Match the venue name with your class confirmation. A different venue may be used on selected dates.
Class fees All prices in Japanese yen (JPY)
One class
Valid for 60 days
¥3,500 per class
Cannot be used after expiry.
Valid for 90 days
¥3,000 per class
Within 30 days after expiry, unused classes can be taken for an extra ¥800 per class.
Valid for 120 days
¥2,500 per class
Within 30 days after expiry, unused classes can be taken for an extra ¥1,000 per class.
Please confirm your date and availability through the first-class application form before coming.
PARENT & CHILD
Make room
for your own joy.
You can come together, or either of you can come on your own.
PARENT & CHILD PRICINGTwo people.
One fee.
One fee.
One parent or guardian and one child of junior high school age or younger are covered by the fee for one person. You do not have to attend the same session. This applies to all classes, for both single classes and multi-class passes. A second child or additional children pay separately.
HOW TO JOIN
Your first class,
step by step.
Watch the video if you’d like to get a feel for the teaching, then choose your class and date.
- STEP 1
Explore the teaching
See the pace and approach in a beginner lesson video.
Watch on YouTube → - STEP 2
Choose your class
Pick the approach that suits what you’d like to learn.
Compare the classes → - STEP 3
Check your visit
Check the date, time and exact venue, including any schedule changes.
See the schedule → - STEP 4
Apply for your first class
Use the existing application form. FATIMATA will review your enquiry and get back to you.
Application details →
FIRST-TIME PARTICIPANTS
Let’s plan your first visit.
Choose a class and date, then send your enquiry using the application form.
Apply for your first class →Application form: mainly Japanese, with English assistance available.RETURNING PARTICIPANTS
Book your next class.
Use your usual booking page to make reservations and check your class pass.
Bookings / My Page →GOOD TO KNOW
Before your
first class.
QCan I join if I’ve never danced before?＋
Yes. We start with the basics and how to move your body, with complete beginners in mind. You can watch a beginner lesson on YouTube to get a feel for the teaching.
QCan I come on my own?＋
Yes. You’re welcome to come on your own. We learn together without ranking people by age or experience.
QDo I have to attend on the same day every week?＋
No. You can choose dates that work for you. Check the schedule and availability before booking.
QHow can I get a feel for the class before joining?＋
Watch the beginner lesson video on YouTube. Studio participation is available as a single class or with a multi-class pass; there is no free studio trial.
QCan I use a class pass after it expires?＋
A 4-class pass cannot be used after expiry. With an 8-class or 12-class pass, you can use remaining classes within 30 days after expiry by paying an extra ¥800 or ¥1,000 respectively for each class you take. This is a fee per class, not a one-time extension of the whole pass.
QHow do I ask about my first visit in English?＋
Write “English please” in the message box of the application form. If you have already contacted FATIMATA, you can also continue that conversation to ask about your first class.
YOUR FIRST STEP
Never danced before?
You can start here.
Choose a class. Check your date. Take your first step.