‘It’s taken over’: How SA’s amapiano has created a global dance and cultural force – News24

Three people stand on a shiny studio floor, lifting one knee as they practice an amapiano dance routine in front of large windows at night.

Dancer and choreographer Bontle Moloi, also known as Bontle Modiselle, (C) dances during an amapiano class at her dance studio in Johannesburg on 1 June 2023.

  • Amapiano, the South African house music subgenre born in townships, is captivating dancers worldwide.
  • Soweto’s Finest Dance Studio in Johannesburg has become a global hub, drawing dancers from diverse backgrounds to master amapiano moves.
  • Amapiano’s…