Dancing with Titos Sompa of Brazzaville

This past weekend I was fortunate enough to take participate in two Congolese dance workshops taught by master Titos Sompa.

"A renown dancer, choreographer, and musician, noted especially as a master Congolese drummer, percussionist, and kalimba player, Mr. Sompa utilizes his multiple talents to make known and keep alive Congolese musical and cultural traditions that offer healing, spiritual grounding, and affirming community to the Western world. " (http://www.mbongivillage.org/)

And let me tell you did I feel the healing when I danced in his class. One thing he always mentions during class is that you should be smiling as you dance and you should love yourself.

Here's a clip of Titos and his brother Biza teaching and performing throughout the years.