Johannesburg
AMAPIANO
SOUTH AFRICA
The Experience – Mystery Main Teacher Edition
Prêt·e pour une aventure qui va te marquer (une nouvelle fois) à jamais ?Direction Johannesburg, là où l’Amapiano a pris racine. Là où la musique vibre différemment. Là où chaque rencontre laisse une trace.
Pendant plusieurs jours, on plonge ensemble au cœur de la culture sud-africaine. On danse là où tout a commencé. On échange, on apprend, on partage. Un nouveau Main Teacher rejoindra l’aventure (son identité sera révélée très bientôt… enfin, on verra…), mais ce qu’on peut déjà te dire, c’est que cette édition promet une expérience qui fera vibrer ton énergie et laissera des souvenirs inoubliables.
DATES
Du 10 au 17 décembre 2026
DURATION
8 days / 7 nights
GROUP
20 people
The destination
La Cité de l’Or est la capitale économique de l’Afrique du Sud. Ville enivrante riche d’histoire, Johannesburg propose une vie culturelle incomparable avec ses musées, sa rue mythique accueillant deux lauréats du prix Nobel de la paix et ses galeries d’art. L’énergie explosive d’une nouvelle génération qui se lève se ressent partout. La musique et la danse font partie intégrante de l’identité de la ville. Viens découvrir Joburg au son de l’Amapiano !
The program
DAY 1 – Jeudi 10 décembre 2026 : WELCOME DAY
- 1pm Réunion de bienvenue
- 2pm Enregistrement hôtel
- 3pm Visite de l’hôtel et des environs
- 5-6.30pm Cours de danse avec le Main Teacher
- 8pm Temps d’échange – repos
JOUR 2 – Vendredi 11 décembre 2025 : SOWETO TOUR
- MORNING Visite guidée (Soweto Towers, Musée Hector Pieterson)
- AFTERNOON Visite guidée (maison-musée Nelson Mandela)
- EVENING Cours de danse en extérieur
JOUR 3 – Samedi 12 décembre 2025 : MAIN TEACHER DAY
- 2-3pm Cours de danse (niveau débutant)
- 15h15-16h15 Cours de danse (niveau intermédiaire)
- 17h00 Conférence, session Q&R
JOUR 4 – Dimanche 13 décembre 2025 – BATTLE DAY
- 14h00-17h00 G.O.D Dance Battle League
JOUR 5 – Lundi 14 décembre 2025 – GUEST TEACHERS OUTDOOR WORKSHOP
- 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
JOUR 6 – Mardi 15 décembre 2026 – TOURNAGE
- MORNING Rehearsal
- AFTERNOON Video Shooting
- EVENING Last night dinner
JOUR 7 – Mercredi 16 décembre 2025 – LAST DAY
- Private classes - contact us
- Safari (optional - contact us)
- Check-out
JOUR 8 – Jeudi 17 décembre 2025 –
- Private classes - contact us
- Safari (optional - contact us)
- Check-out
** L’ordre des activités peut être modifié mais le programme global sera respecté.*
RECAP
Location Johannesburg
Rate 799€
Dates Du 10 au 17 décembre 2026
Duration 8 days / 7 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.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Bar
- Gym
- Piscine
- 1 Restaurant
The team
TEBZA
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
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
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
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.
- 6 nights at Hallmark in a shared double room, with 2 single beds or one king-size bed
- Breakfast at Hallmark
- 12hrs of dance in studio and outdoor
- 1 Cultural tour of Soweto with Tebza
- Video project with Tebza
- Flight ticket
- Airport transfer
- Meals other breakfast
- Cancellation and repatriation insurance
- Excursions other than Soweto Tour
- Entree fees to parties
- The extra cost to be in a single room alone
DANCER
HALFBOARD PACKAGE
Shared room
965€
Possible payment in several installments with PayPal.
- 6 nights at Hallmark in a shared double room, with 2 single beds or one king-size bed
- Breakfast and dinner at Hallmark
- 12hrs of dance in studio and outdoor
- 1 Cultural tour of Soweto with Tebza
- Video project with Tebza
- Flight ticket
- Airport transfer
- Meals other than breakfast and dinner
- Cancellation and repatriation insurance
- Excursions other than Soweto Tour
- Entree fees to parties
- The extra cost to be in a single room alone
DANCER
BREAKFAST PACKAGE
Single room
999€
Possible payment in several installments with PayPal.
- 6 nights at Hallmark in a single room, with one king-size bed
- Breakfast at Hallmark
- 12hrs of dance in studio and outdoor
- 1 Cultural tour of Soweto with Tebza
- Video project with Tebza
- Flight ticket
- Airport transfer
- Meals other breakfast
- Cancellation and repatriation insurance
- Excursions other than Soweto Tour
- Entree fees to parties
DANCER
HALFBOARD PACKAGE
single room
1165€
Possible payment in several installments with PayPal.
- 6 nights at Hallmark in a single room, with one king-size bed
- Breakfast and dinner at Hallmark
- 12hrs of dance in studio and outdoor
- 1 Cultural tour of Soweto with Tebza
- Video project with Tebza
- Flight ticket
- Airport transfer
- Meals other than breakfast and dinner
- Cancellation and repatriation insurance
- Excursions other than Soweto Tour
- Entree fees to parties
NON DANCER (coming with a registered dancer only)
BREAKFAST PACKAGE 599€
HALFBOARD PACKAGE 765€
Possible payment in several installments with PayPal.
- 6 nights at Hallmark in a shared double room, with 2 single beds or one king-size bed
- Le petit-déjeuner au Hallmark et ou le diner selon la formule
- 1 Cultural tour of Soweto with Tebza
- Access to the classes
- Flight ticket
- Airport transfer
- Meals other breakfast
- Cancellation and repatriation insurance
- Dance classes outdoor and in studio
- Project video with Tebza
- Excursions other than Soweto Tour
- The extra cost to be in a single room alone
OUTDOOR WORKSHOP
December 14th // 2pm - 5pm
145€
Possible payment in several installments with PayPal.
- 1 cours d'1 heure avec Tlhogi
- 1 cours d'1 heure avec Subisiso
- 1 cours d'1 heure avec un prof invité
- Flight ticket
- Airport transfer
- 6 nights at Hallmark in a shared double room, with 2 single beds or one king-size bed
- Les repas
- Cancellation and repatriation insurance
- 12hrs of dance in studio and outdoor
- Project video with Tebza
- Visits
- Entree fees to parties
- The extra cost to be in a single room alone
Need help to book your flights ?
Don't hesitate to contact us !
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...
Any other questions ?
WHAT THE MENTOR SAYS
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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