Immerse yourself in Cape Town’s local culture with a hip hop dance class hosted by a local changemaker. Escape the tourist trap and make an impact while learning, laughing, and bonding with inspiring locals.
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Langa - HOST EXAMPLE:
The lead Zumba entrepreneur has a one-of-a-kind flare and personality that makes you come alive. On a water break, he will share his inspiring story of how dance and exercise got him out of a life as a gangster.
On the drive to Langa (if ‘Hotel Pickup add-on’ added), your guide will give you some key information about where you’re headed, who the community partners are, what you’ll experience, and general best practices to bear in mind.
Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by the community partners and your guide will help break the ice a bit before jumping into the African Zumba & Stories experience.
Try your hand (and foot) at some of the local styles: African Dance, Afro-Fusion, Kasi Jive, Pantsula, Kwela, Traditional Xhosa & Traditional Tswana.
The time together is always dynamic and responsive to guest preferences, but generally it’s evenly split 3 ways: (A) Zumba dancing, (B) Storytelling & advocacy, (C) Grace time & natural interaction.
Dance not your thing? Jam out on our djembe drums!
N.B. NOTE: Kids from a community-based after-school program will only be present if you book an option that includes the ‘Kids add-on’.
- 10% Charitable Pledge
- Admission to Changemaker-hosted Experience
- Tour Guide (experience facilitator)
- Add-Ons — excl. in “Bare-bones” option; incl. in options w/ Hotel Pickup, Meal, Photoshoot, etc.
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
Join a unique experience hosted by a local trailblazer! Explore the hidden world beneath Cape Town’s usual tourist routes.
A Side by Side experience is the ideal practical way to avoid usual tourist spots, live as a local does, and make a difference. A proportion of each booking is directly given back to the trailblazers we collaborate with in the form of end-of-year presents: equipment, scholarships, and monetary grants.
For ensuring your trailblazer-hosted experience is flawlessly conducted and all guest requirements are addressed, an SbS guide will accompany you throughout, right from pick-up to drop-off (if you opt for the Hotel Pickup add-on). Your guide will equip you with all necessary background information and handle the entrance charges on your behalf.
You have the option to add the Photoshoot add-on for same-day high-definition images/videos of you participating in the experience, delivered via Google Drive.
Engage, smile, dream, connect and transform into a new person after sharing this experience with the truly inspiring locals.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.