About Us
We are a proudly South African Dance Movement Studio based in Gauteng South Africa
Alkebulan was founded in 2021 by Thabo Naha and Elijah Mbekisa with a vision to redefine dance as a universal art form. They believe that dance is more than just movement—it is foundationally human, a language that transcends age, gender, background, and personality.
What started as a part-time passion project soon evolved into a dynamic dance movement designed to break societal barriers and make dance accessible to all. Driven by this purpose, the founders established Alkebulan as a private company offering a diverse range of modern dance styles. From Contemporary and Tap to Hip-Hop, Gumboots, Pantsula, Bujwa, and Amapiano, each style is infused with Afro-fusion, creating a unique and expressive dance experience.
At Alkebulan, we celebrate the power of movement to unite, inspire, and tell stories. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned dancer, our space is open to anyone ready to express themselves and be part of something bigger.
What we stand for.
THE ALKEBULAN DANCE MOVEMENT VISION
Our vision is clear and attainable. As a dance studio with a broad vision to becoming a movement in Africa and abroad, we aim to create a safe space for expression. With our journey of becoming a leading performance art platform we pursue internal healing through dance as the core of our
movement.
OUR MISSION
ALKEBULAN DANCE MOVEMENT IS DRIVEN BY THE STATEMENT - "OUR MISSION, MADE TO BE OUR VISION"
• To provide an affordable access to dance facilities.
• To strive to make dance fun, while strengthening physical muscles.
• Using dance to educate the public on social issues.
• Elevate the dance sport.
MORE ABOUT US
“Men has always danced” is Alkebulan’s battle cry. The company views dance not just as a pancultural phenomenon, but one that is foundationally human. We believe that everyone can dance including the physically challenged. “Tomorrow People” is a physically integrated dance movement programme which recognizes and celebrates the first-person experience of disability, not as a medical model construct but as a social phenomenon, through artistic and creative means.
Dance, our Business
Tomorrow People will serve children of all
abilities, including dancers who are Deaf and hard-of-hearing; dancers who are blind or have low vision; and dancers with a range of intellectual, emotional, and physical disabilities.
We offer:
Dance workshops
We develop unique dance programmes on social challenges such as Global Warming, HIV/AIDS, COVID amongst others. We run dance workshops for special events including youth development programmes. We offer career
expo’s in performance art, to guide those who would like to explore dance as a career.
Team Building
We offer Team Building dance programs to promote high performing teams. We have team building dance moves specifically designed for virtual teams, hybrid teams and activities that take place in the same space, but observe physical distancing.
Afro-fusion Dance
Afro-fusion is a mix of African dances. This dance combines influences from Caribbean, African America, and African cultures. Afro-fusion has amazing benefits that reduce stress, all the while creating a great workout. This type of contemporary social improvised dance that combines different dance styles with African dance moves to create a new aesthetic. “Alkebulan is moving towards an African majority which is diverse both in its cultural habits and in its relationship to colonial and postcolonial governance, so the shift away from Caribbean dominance needs to be placed in that setting”.
Street Dance
Alkebulan offers Hip-Hop, Pantsula, Bujwa and Ama Piano dance classes.
Street dance is an umbrella term for a large number
of social dance styles such as: breakdancing, popping,
locking. At Alkebulan we view it as social dance. These styles of dance have many accompanying steps and foundations, created organically from a culture, a moment in time, a way of life, influenced by natural social interaction.
Partner Dance
We offer Salsa, Argentinean Tango and Bacha dance styles. We also offer group dance training for weddings and other special events.
A good dance leader brins the partners dance levels to a superior level