South Africa's amapiano has the world dancing – EWN

A group of people in casual workout clothes follow an amapiano dance routine in a studio with mirrored walls; one woman in front points and smiles, capturing the spirit of world dancing inspired by South Africa.

At a studio in central Johannesburg, dancers from various countries moved together to the rhythm of South Africa’s amapiano sound that is taking social media by storm.

With energy and purpose, they rehearsed a sequence in the style of the house music subgenre born on the streets of the townships around 15 years ago and now showcased by stars like Beyonce and Tyla.

Soweto’s Finest Dance Studio draws dancers of all kinds – from ballerinas to party-goers – to learn the amapiano moves sweeping the world through TikTok tutorials and…