Joneeba™

Joneeba African Dance technique: "If you can walk, you can dance," says author Djoniba Mouflet, whose Joneeba African Dance technique is a celebration of life and health! Join him as he takes you on a wonderful fitness journey that bridges the gap between exercise and dance and brings mind, body and spirit together to the rhythmic beat of West African drums.
Even if you've never danced before, even if you think you have two left feet, Djoniba Mouflet can show you how to develop and get in touch with your own sense of rhythm. While he teaches you how to how to breathe and move your body, he'll teach you how to listen to a drumbeat and connect it to the inner rhythm you were born with. Over the past 18 years, Djoniba has taught thousands of eager students from many cultures and all walks of life to let the drums free their minds while they joyfully stretch, tone and build their bodies. Now it's your turn. Follow the spirit: It's Joneeba time!

"Easy to follow and fun" -Library Journal -- "Makes exercising almost irresistible" -Detroit News "A serious workout" *-Philadelphia Tribune* -- "I am so shy and have two left feet. If I can do it, everyone can" -Joey, Student
BOOK: Get an in-depth understanding of Joneeba African Dance and the philosophy behind it with this book. The detailed photos and diagrams will help you learn the warmup and dances. You'll get tips for doing each part of the workout correctly, along with hints for eating right and staying healthy in mind, body and spirit. You'll learn the history of African drumming and dance, and how these traditions are continued today in Africa and the U.S. You'll read author Djoniba Mouflet's personal story and learn how he developed the Joneeba technique. Whatever your background or dance experience, this book will lead you on a journey through the world of Joneeba African Dance.	VIDEO/DVD: Study Joneeba African Dance on your own with this video/DVD. With the video/DVD you'll be ready to "take classes" from the comfort of your home or office with friends, family, or co-workers. Planning on taking a class? With the video/DVD you'll get familiar with the routine so you'll be prepared to participate with confidence. This video/DVD includes the warmup and dances; all the moves are well-broken down and you'll see them from various camera angles. You'll also get tips and corrections to help you do the routine correctly and without injury. Stretch your body, mind and spirit with the energetic and fun Joneeba African Dance routine.
CD: Even when you're in the mood to listen, not dance, this CD will be a welcome addition to your music collection. It contains soulful percussion sounds from around the world, with an emphasis on Africa, the Middle East and India. This is the musical soundtrack from the video/DVD, so once you've learned the basic routine, you can also use the CD to 'do the class' on your own without a VCR. This CD is used by certified Joneeba African Dance instructors to teach their classes; it can also be used to provide an energetic accompaniment to any other dance, exercise or fitness class.	GET CERTIFIED TO TEACH: Be certified as a Joneeba African Dance Instructor and start teaching the technique to adults and children for your own pleasure or to earn extra income. Certified Instructors receive training in: African Dance Movement, African Drum Basics, Effective Teaching Methods, History of African Dance and Drum, Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, Student Adherence, Injury Prevention, Emergency Procedures, Legal Liabilities and Marketing and Promotion Strategies.
About the Author: Djoniba Mouflet has lived in France, Senegal, Mali, and Guinea. He was trained by masters of West African drumming and dance. Since opening his highly popular New York City studio, The Djoniba Dance and Drum Centre, in 1993, he has become an ambassador of West African dance throughout the world. He has taught the Joneeba African Dance way-to-exercise to thousands of students. Now he is ready to bring the joy of Joneeba African Dance to many more. He has taught and performed in venues ranging from Disneyworld and Busch Gardens to concert halls across Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, South America, Canada and Japan.