Johannesburg

AMAPIANO

SOUTH AFRICA with TEBZA

Ready for an adventure that will leave a lasting impression on you? Alongside Tebza, explore the deep roots of the Amapiano where it was created. Head for Johannesburg for total immersion and magical human connections. Jozi is waiting for you!

DATES
12th to 18th December  2025

DURATION
7 days / 6 nights

GROUP
20 people

The destination

The City of Gold is the economic capital of South Africa. As a vibrant city rich in History, Johannesburg offers an unmatched cultural life with its museums, its legendary street housing two Nobel Peace Prize winners and its art galleries. The exhilarating energy of a new generation rising up can be felt everywhere. Music and dance are part of the city’s identity. Come and discover Joburgh to the sound of Amapiano!

The program

DAY 1 – Friday December 12th 2025 : WELCOME

  • 1pm Welcome meeting. 
  • 2pm Check-in.
  • 3pm Tour du Newtown City Lodge Hotel
  • 5-6.30pm Dance class with Tebza.
  • 8pm Temps d’échange – repos

Day 2 - Saturday December 13th 2025 : TEBZA DAY

  • MORNING OFF (or private classes - contact us)
  • AFTERNOON Dance class with Tebza (Dance: 2hrs, conference: 1hr)
  • EVENING Party

Day 3 - Sunday December 14th 2025 : OUTDOOR WORKSHOP

  • MORNING OFF (or private classes - contact us)
  • 12-1pm Cours de danse avec Fransman
  • 2-3pm Cours de danse avec King of the Knight
  • 4-5pm Dance class with Sibusiso
  • EVENING Party

Day 4 - Monday December 15th 2025 : SOWETO TOUR

  • MORNING Sightseeing tour in Soweto with Tebza (Musée Hector Pieterson, Soweto towers) 
  • AFTERNOON Sightseeing tour in Soweto with Tebza (Mandela House)
  • EVENING Outdoor class with Tebza

Day 5 - Tuesday December 16th 2025 : TEBZA DAY

  • MORNING OFF (or private classes - contact us)
  • 2-2.45pm : Dance class with Tebza (intermediate/advanced)
  • 3-3.45pm Dance class with Tebza (Beginners/advanced beginners)
  • 4-5pm Cypher session
  • EVENING Party

Day 6 - Wednesday December 17th 2025 : SHOOTING

  • MORNING Rehearsal
  • AFTERNOON Video Shooting
  • EVENING Last night dinner

Day 7 - Thursday December 18th 2025 : LAST DAY

  • Private classes - contact us
  • Safari (optional - contact us)
  • Check-out

**The order of the activities can be modified but the overall program will be respected.**

RECAP

Location Johannesburg

Rate 799€

Dates 12th to 18th December 2025

Duration 7 days / 6 nights

Dance level : Open

Age 18+

Number of places 20

12hrs

DANCE CLASSES IN STUDIO AND OUTDOOR

3

GUEST TEACHERS

1

CULTURAL TOUR OF SOWETO WITH TEBZA

1

VIDEO PROJECT

Accommodation

Entre vibe urbaine et confort moderne, le Newtown City Lodge Hotel t’invite à vivre une expérience simple, douce et pleine de style. Ici, tu n’es pas juste de passage : tu es chez toi, au cœur vibrant de Jo’burg.Situé dans l’un des quartiers les plus animés de la ville, l’hôtel t’accueille dans une chambre climatisée, équipée d’une télévision à écran plat avec chaînes satellite, d’une bouilloire pour ton café ou ton thé préféré à toute heure, et d’une salle de bain privée avec douche moderne, sèche-cheveux et articles de toilette offerts. Et cerise sur le gâteau : une piscine où te rafraîchir, te détendre et profiter du soleil sud-africain.

The team

TEBZA

main teacher

Tebza Diphehlo is a South African dancer, teacher and choreographer. He was born in 1993 in Soweto Johannesburg and began his dance journey in 2000. Since then, Tebza has worked tirelessly to perfect his dancing. Today, Tebza is considered a pioneer of Amapiano, Pantsula and other South African urban dance styles. In 2018, he wIns the precious title of South African Champion at the largest international dance festival – Red Bull Dance Your Style. Today, he travels the world to provide workshops, intensive private lessons, for performances, music videos , or to create content as an ambassador, and to judge high level competitions.

SIBUSISO

Guest Teacher

Sibusiso, or Dr Sbu, is a South African dancer and choreographer specialized in Pantsula. As part of his work, he choreographs, performs, hosts events and teaches Pantsula culture.
Sibusiso is currently active with his own dance piece ‘Uhambo Lwamakhehla’, which premiered in South Africa in February 2024.
He also contributed to the production of the Swedish and South African play ‘YEBO YES!’, which premiered in Sweden in 2021.
Sibusiso has toured extensively,
through workshops, battles, performances, seminars and conferences throughout the world. He is the founder of the Dance Rejuvenate Society (DRS) and runs DR SBU'S LAB.

FRANSMAN

guest teacher

Lerato La Morena Mahlami, connu professionnellement sous le nom de « FransMan Ace », est un chorégraphe sud-africain né et élevé à Soweto, Naledi. Ace a commencé à danser à l’âge de 12 ans, mais la danse a toujours occupé une place importante dans sa vie, car il a d’abord été inspiré par ses frères aînés. Ace a grandi pour créer des œuvres exceptionnelles dans le genre Amapiano, qui allait devenir l’un des styles de danse les plus populaires sur Internet avec le célèbre « Hade Boss » DC, qui a ensuite créé sa propre culture profondément enracinée dans la danse sud-africaine.

King of the Night

guest teacher

King of the Night, ou Mr TSUVU pour les intimes, est un danseur et enseignant sud-africain reconnu sur la scène internationale. Créateur des styles #Tsuvu et #Robot, il développe un langage chorégraphique singulier où la puissance du mouvement rencontre la précision du geste. Artiste en constante exploration, il a enseigné et performé dans de nombreux pays à travers le monde, dont l’Allemagne, la Russie, les États-Unis, la Suède, l’Australie, l’Autriche, le Brésil, l’Iran, la Chine, l’Espagne et la France. Ses voyages et collaborations nourrissent une danse enracinée dans l’énergie du continent africain, ouverte aux influences contemporaines.

 

Packages

DANCER

BREAKFAST PACKAGE

Shared room

799€

Possible payment in several installments with PayPal.

DANCER 

HALFBOARD PACKAGE 

Shared room

 965

Possible payment in several installments with PayPal.

DANCER

BREAKFAST PACKAGE

Single room

999€

Possible payment in several installments with PayPal.

DANCER 

HALFBOARD PACKAGE

single room

 1165

Possible payment in several installments with PayPal.

NON DANCER (coming with a registered dancer only)

BREAKFAST PACKAGE 599€

HALFBOARD PACKAGE 765

Possible payment in several installments with PayPal.

OUTDOOR WORKSHOP

December 14th // 2pm - 5pm

145

Possible payment in several installments with PayPal.

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Formalities and General information

A valid passport with a blank page is necessary and valid at least 30 days after the return is necessary. It must hava at least two blank pages. Please check if you need a visa depending on your nationality HERE .

No vaccination is mandatory. 

The recommended vaccines are: diphtheria, tetanus, polio, whooping cough, hepatitis B, hepatitis A and typhoid.

The South African currency is the Rand (ZAR).

In December, Johannesburg benefits from around 8 hours of sunshine per day and a pretty warm climate. You still risk having short rains from time to time.

Average temperatures are between 15°C and 27°C but depending on the year they can rise up to 34°C. 

Johannesburg, South Africa : UTC+2 Time 

Bring light comfortable clothes, sneakers and walking shoes, and a raincoat. 

If you are thinking of going on a safari, bring high shoes and socks to protect yourself from the insects! Obviously, binoculars and a camera, a flashlight, a cap or hat, sunglasses, sunscreen because the sun burns during the day in the parks.

In South Africa, the voltage and frequency are 230 V, 50 Hz.

The prices are 30% to 40% cheaper than in Europe! To eat, count 25 euros per day per person. To get around, count 0.68 euro per kilometer for a taxi. For a local beer (50 cl draft) 30 ZAR or €1.67.

Statistically, Johannesburg remains one of the most dangerous cities in the world. Nevertheless, millions of people live there happily! To avoid being in danger, all you have to do is flee the places at risk and be careful. A few tips: opt for taxis instead of public transport, carry mobile phones in bags and not in your hand, avoid expensive jewelry...

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WHAT THE MENTOR SAYS
TEBZA

Such an honor for me to welcome passionate Amapiano dancers from all over the world to my hometown! I want you to discover my culture, explore my world, visit the must-see places in the city... during the best time of the year!

For the classes, my goal is to share my experience and the knowledge I have acquired over the years. My classes always begin with the history of the dance style, followed by a phase on the fundamentals then the technique.

If you're looking for a cultural dive and lot of dancing, you don't want to miss this trip! It's going to be craaaazy ! 

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