Ghana Dance Camp 2027
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Ghana
Dance Camp

Connect to Understand. Understand to Connect.

Whatever brought you here, maybe the dancing, maybe the country, maybe a craving for a different kind of traveling experience, Akwaaba (welcome!) 🧡

I'm so excited to invite you to these two weeks in Ghana, where you'll be training with local dancers, learning the stories and the meaning behind the movements, sharing meals, understanding the culture and traditions directly from the elders, and exploring communities.

Here's your invitation to move and be moved, to get curious and to experience a culture and its traditions with curiosity and respect.

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Participants and a local teacher dancing in a sunlit courtyard in Accra, mid-movement
17 to 31 Aug 2027
We'll be there for the Homowo Festival (the Ga harvest celebration) and Chale Wote, the annual free street arts festival. It's madness, and it's absolutely beautiful to watch.
6 to 20 Nov 2027
Hot and sunny, the start of summer, and Ghana buzzing in the run-up to Christmas.
7 participants
Maximum per edition
Labadi, Accra
A shared house as our home base. Everyone has their own private room with a private bathroom, everything included.
A crowd of dancers of all ages in orange and pink with their hands raised in a bright studio

It started with the music. It became a fascination I cherish.

My connection with Ghana

I've always been drawn to the way dance brings people together. But Ghana really changed the way I understand movement, community and even myself.

The first time I heard music coming from Ghana was in 2010, through a music video called Azonto. I was so moved by the energy, the rhythm and the joy that the first thing I wanted to do was get up and dance. It was something I never found in hip hop and house, and it felt like I could finally express who I really am: the sunny, bubbly big kid that I am. What started as a curiosity became something I've learned to cherish so much more, up until today.

A group of participants laughing together on white plastic chairs in front of a painted mural
Ghana Dance Camp March 2025

My first trip to Ghana, with a friend, was in April 2022. I wanted to learn from the source, because nobody was teaching Azonto in the Netherlands or even at festivals in Europe, and I was so mesmerised by what I learned and by the sense of community that I couldn't put it into words. So I started inviting people to join me.

Between 2023 and 2025, I ran seven camps with groups of eight people, always people who came through my classes, workshops, private sessions, festivals or word of mouth. Together we shared dance floors, learned from local teachers and lived moments you can't capture in a holiday photo, and friendships grew from our shared love for dance and human experience.

Dance brings me back to myself. It reminds me that our own stories, feelings and expression all matter, and it challenges me to keep digging deeper into who I am instead of trying to become someone else's version of a dancer or a human. The people I've met in Ghana have taught me just as much, with their passion for their craft, their patience and their generosity, and a community spirit where everyone looks out for each other. It reminds me of the warmth I recognise in my own Tunisian and Egyptian roots.

A smiling participant in a white t-shirt seen from below against a blue sky
Participants sitting on a low wall in warm evening light with neighbourhood children around them

That's why I keep going back, and why I'm opening doors for others: not to tell you what Ghana should mean to you, but to create the space for you to discover it for yourself, learn from the people who carry its traditions and approach another culture with curiosity, respect and an open heart.

Because for me, dance has never been just about the steps. It's about everything that happens when we move, learn and connect together.

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7Editions organised
47Participants welcomed
8Trips to Ghana

Built on relationships, not a holiday schedule.

Every part of the Ghana Dance Camp comes from the relationships I've built in the country over more than three years, with local teachers, artists and communities. It's all very intentional: we go to the source to connect, to understand.

What began in 2023 has welcomed participants from across Europe, Africa, the Americas and beyond, from France, the Netherlands, Suriname, Spain, Brazil, Zimbabwe, Ghana, the United States, Tunisia and many more.

The teachers, artists, craftspeople and community members who share their knowledge are an essential part of this experience, and their work deserves to be recognised and fairly compensated. My intention is to celebrate Ghanaian culture while supporting the people who carry it forward: not to claim ownership of it, but to create space for learning, appreciation and connection.

It was very beautiful to see how the people in Ghana appreciate and respect you for what you are doing. Truly seeing how someone can appreciate and connect to another culture.

Luciano, March 2025
Participants posing with local teachers and neighbourhood children on a street in Accra
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A little piece of my love for Ghana and its people

In March 2025, I created a mini-documentary to share my connection with Ghana, its dances and its people.

It's a glimpse into why I keep coming back, what this culture and its people have taught me, and why I believe there's so much more to discover beyond the dance floor.

Watch the film. Feel the connection. Then come experience it for yourself.

Email me for the link

A local teacher speaking to participants gathered around him after a dance class

More than just a packed schedule with classes

Dance is still at the heart of everything we do. And this time, we're going beyond the studio even more.

Over two weeks, we'll explore Ghana through movement, culture, food, history and community. We'll learn from local dancers and cultural practitioners, discover the different traditions, what they're made of and how they're passed on, share experiences with people who call Ghana home, and make room for the unexpected moments that, to me, become the best memories.

Because culture isn't something you simply observe. It's something you begin to understand by taking the time to connect with it.

A dancer mid-movement in a studio, with other participants dancing behind her

Move

Learn from the source.

You'll train with local teachers, the best in Accra, and explore traditional and contemporary Ghanaian dance styles. You'll discover the influences, stories and cultural context behind the movements while developing your own connection to the dances and your own personality. You'll also have space to play, experiment and express who you really are.

You're in for a really dope training. You'll sweat a lot, laugh a lot and be challenged a lot. But you're also going to freaking enjoy yourself.

A smiling coconut seller holding a freshly cut coconut at his market stall under a tree

Discover

Move beyond the dance floor.

Ghanaian culture has so many stories to tell, and movement is just one way to listen.

Our experience will include a kente weaving workshop, traditional drumming and music workshops, a Ghanaian cooking class where you'll go with the aunties to pick the fruit and vegetables, then chop and cook with your hands, a tie-dye workshop where you'll learn how the fabrics and the dyeing process work, and a storytelling evening with the elders.

Along the way we'll join many more workshops and visit historical sites that give us even more insight into the country, its culture and its traditions.

Participants and a local cook holding bowls of food at sunset

Connect

We create space for real connections.

Some of the most meaningful moments happen when there's no schedule to follow: around a shared meal, in a conversation with a local artist, or while exploring a neighbourhood together. Or when a teacher shares something about their craft that you never would have discovered in a regular dance class.

The goal is to build connections, share perspectives and leave with a deeper appreciation of the people and cultures we meet.

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Here's a taste of what we would be exploring

Dance training combined with cultural experiences, local meetups and time to enjoy being in Ghana.*

Dance sessions
Learn traditional and contemporary Ghanaian dance styles with local teachers.
Cultural workshops
Explore crafts, music, food and other traditions through hands-on experiences.
Local discoveries
Visit markets, communities, historical sites and places that tell a story.
Shared meals
Discover Ghanaian cuisine and spend time together around the table.
Stories and conversations
Learn directly from local practitioners and community members.
Time to enjoy
Beach outings, spontaneous adventures, rest and the freedom to experience Ghana at your own pace.

*Activities depend on availability and local partnerships. This is a curated cultural experience, not a rigid checklist. We want to leave room for the unexpected, too.

A typical day in Ghana

Every day is different, but most days look like one of these three. They are examples, and the exact plan depends on the teachers and the week.

Teachers and participants crouched in a line, following the same dance step in a wooden-floored studio

Day type 1

A dance day

Two dance classes in one day. Classes usually run between 2 and 4 hours, depending on the teacher, so this is the full-on day.

We start with a private class in the morning, then a community class in the afternoon or evening, depending on the teacher's timing and availability.

Participants and a local cook holding bowls of food at sunset

Day type 2

A culture day

We start with a cultural activity in the morning, such as a hands-on workshop or a visit in the community.

Then, we take a community class in the afternoon or evening, so you still get your dance in, with a lighter day.

The group posing under the Akwaaba hiking sign at the start of a trail

Day type 3

A day outside Accra

We spend the whole day outside the city. One of these days is for the cacao farm, the Waterfalls and the Aburi Botanical Gardens.

Another is for visiting Elmina Castle and spending the day in Cape Coast, to learn more about the history of the slave trade in Ghana.

Who comes to the camp?

Absolutely not only professional dancers! The group is always a mix, and most people recognise themselves in one of these three profiles. Which one sounds like you?

Profile 1

The Deep Diver

You dance seriously, maybe even professionally, and you're on a quest to go deeper into the dance itself: the technique, the culture and the tradition behind it.

You want to be fully immersed in a space we don't really have in Europe, and learn straight from the source.

Profile 2

The Free Spirit

You go to dance classes every week, you have your own agenda and you love a good Afrobeat. But when it's time to step into the circle of enjoyment, your head starts running through steps.

You'd love more freedom in your dance: to stop overthinking and stop worrying about how you're perceived.

Profile 3

The Curious Beginner

You may have never done Afro dance. Maybe you do dancehall, jazz or something completely different. But you're so curious, open-minded and excited to meet people, talk, observe and watch how things are done.

Learning from local teachers, at the source, is a gift you can't wait to open.

No profile is better than another. You all end up in the same circle, learning from each other.

Moments from past editions

Every photo here was taken by me on my analog camera, another one of my passions.

Teachers and participants crouched in a line, following the same dance step in a wooden-floored studio
Participants dancing outdoors in a courtyard, arms raised, smiling
Participants walking down a dirt street in Accra, one turning to wave at the camera
A participant happily eating a takeaway meal after class
Participants laughing in a swimming pool surrounded by palms and a painted mural
Participants gathered around a wooden table at night, eating and laughing
Participants leaning over a table in an open-air restaurant, sharing something on a phone
Market stalls in Accra with tall stacks of tinned beans and packaged goods piled on red and orange stools
A local teacher leading a class of participants in a narrow alley, everyone bent into the same step
Participants cheering in front of the Ghetto Studio graffiti wall
Participants walking towards the camera down a sandy road with their arms in the air
Participants catching their breath after a class in the midday sun, one checking a phone while a teacher laughs behind
Six participants bowing and waving with their hands up in a sunlit courtyard
Participants and a teacher posing with peace signs and tongues out in front of an unfinished brick building
Two participants dancing and laughing in a studio with a Ghanaian flag painted on the wall
Three people sitting on the floor of a house, laughing together

What past participants say

It was one of the most profound, life changing, transformative and magical experiences of my life and every day of it made me feel alive and connected on such deep levels.

Sofia, August 2024

Once in a lifetime experience of being immersed in a culture where dance is life and life is dance.

Elze, August 2024

A great opportunity to learn from the masters themselves. They are so welcoming, enthusiastic and thankful to share their passion and traditions. You come out a richer person.

Tamar, August 2024

Do it!!! You won't regret it. The dance instructors are amazing, and Sabrine does a great job at organizing different experiences for the participants.

Sarah, August 2025

If you want to be present and connect with the essence of dance, namely its people, its culture, and its history, this experience is it!

Lea, August 2025

You can learn at your own pace, nothing is too crazy, a safe space is created, enjoying is number 1, you get new friends for free.

Lyndsey, August 2024

A cultural experience. What a dance camp should feel like but not always does.

Luciano, March 2025

It was very beautiful to see how the people in Ghana appreciate and respect you for what you are doing. Truly seeing how someone can appreciate and connect to another culture.

Luciano, March 2025
A line of dancers holding hands with their arms raised on a sandy square in Accra

Two weeks. Seven participants. A lot of space to connect.

Why so small? Because I want this to feel personal. I want you to have space to ask questions, connect with your teachers, get to know the people around you and experience Ghana without being rushed from one thing to the next.

We'll stay together in a shared house in Labadi, Accra, next to the beach, giving us a home base to return to after our daily adventures.

There will be moments where we're all together, moments where we split into smaller groups and moments where you'll have the freedom to do your own thing.

You don't need to arrive with a group of friends. You can come on your own and meet people along the way.

A group of participants and a teacher posing together on a balcony, one pointing to the sky
The group posing under the Akwaaba welcome sign at the Kakum canopy walkway
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Is Ghana Dance Camp for you?

You'll probably love this if

  • You love dance and want to understand more about the culture behind the movements.
  • You enjoy learning by doing, meeting people and trying things you've never done before.
  • You want to connect with local teachers and cultural practitioners rather than simply consume an experience.
  • You're open to different perspectives, unfamiliar environments and the occasional change of plan.
  • You're curious about the country and want to experience it with a small group of people who share that curiosity.
  • You're willing to show up with respect, an open mind and a genuine desire to learn.

It may not be for you if

  • You want a holiday where everything revolves around luxury, comfort and convenience.
  • You're only interested in learning choreography without exploring the cultural context.
  • You expect every day to run exactly according to schedule.
  • You prefer to observe from a distance rather than engage with people and experiences.
  • You're not comfortable respecting cultural differences or learning from perspectives that challenge your own.

You don't need to be a professional dancer or know every Ghanaian dance style before arriving. What matters most is your curiosity, your willingness to participate and your respect for the culture.

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The practical details

Local dancers in handmade burlap trousers performing outdoors in Accra

August 2027

17 to 31 August

We'll be there for the Homowo Festival (the Ga harvest celebration) and Chale Wote, the annual free street arts festival. It's madness, and it's absolutely beautiful to watch.

Participants dancing together in a sunlit courtyard in Accra

November 2027

6 to 20 November

Hot and sunny, at the start of the summer season, while August is still the tail end of the rainy season. It's a very different experience. December is around the corner, so you'll see Ghana getting ready for Christmas, and there's so much life and so much happening.

Both editions have a maximum of seven participants.

Price

L room2,497€
XL room2,697€

For both editions, these prices are here until Christmas. Consider it a little gift!

Coming with a friend? You each get €100 off. Same room type or different, it works either way.

You have the choice between two rooms: 5 L rooms and 2 XL rooms.

An initial deposit of €550 guarantees your spot, and a payment plan is available for the remainder.

Accessibility

If the investment feels out of reach but this immersion is calling you, please don't let that be the reason you don't come. Email me at hello@homeofenjoyment.com and let's talk through what options might exist for you to join us. I want the room to have the right people in it, and sometimes that means finding a way.

Camps fill up early

People have booked far ahead from the very beginning. I launched the first camps in April 2023, and people had already signed up for February and March 2024, almost a year in advance. The demand was so high that I opened another edition in August 2024.

When I opened the 2025 camps in April 2024, people had already booked, up to a year and a half ahead, and the first edition to sell out completely was November 2025.

With only seven spots per edition, if it's calling you, don't wait too long.

Where will we stay?

Our home base will be in Labadi, Accra, in a shared house with bedrooms, communal living areas and an equipped kitchen. It will be our place to recharge, eat together, exchange and share stories, and have a little home away from home while exploring Ghana.

You get your own room, with its own shower and bathroom, bed linen and towels, air conditioning and a fan. The only difference between the two room types is size: the L room is a little smaller than the XL.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, white linen and sunlit curtains
An open wooden wardrobe with a basket, a framed portrait and a stool
A bedroom with a low wooden bed, pale blue curtains and air conditioning
The yellow two-storey house with balconies, seen from the courtyard
The upstairs balcony with a bamboo chair and kente cushions
The living room with yellow curtains, yoga mats and a long wooden table
The dining table with benches and three gold-framed mirrors
A lounge corner with a velvet sofa, gold chairs and a painted portrait
What's included

Dance and movement

With local teachers, subject to availability and final scheduling.

  • 6 private dance classes
  • 6 community dance classes

Culture and discovery

The programme and availability of local collaborators will be confirmed before each edition.

  • Day trip to Cape Coast and Elmina Castle, including transport
  • Lunch during the Elmina and Cape Coast excursion
  • Visit to a local fishing community
  • Kente weaving experience
  • Traditional drumming and music workshop
  • Ghanaian cooking class
  • Tie-dye workshop
  • Storytelling evening with elders
  • Visit to the Accra National Museum

Your home in Accra

The L room is a little smaller than the XL. Everything else is the same. Final accommodation details will be shared before booking.

  • Accommodation for the duration of the experience
  • Your own private bedroom
  • Private shower and bathroom
  • Bed linen and towels
  • Air conditioning and a fan

The little extras

A few thoughtful touches to help you settle in and enjoy the experience.

  • Welcome dinner
  • Goodbye dinner
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off on the edition dates
  • Support with your visa
  • A pre-trip booklet with everything you need to know
  • SIM card with 10 GB of data
  • A Ghana Dance Camp goodie bag
What's not included
  • International flights to and from Ghana
  • Visa fees and any required travel documentation
  • Travel insurance and other personal insurance
  • Personal expenses, shopping and discretionary spending
  • Local transport within Accra, including taxis and other individual journeys
  • Transport for additional excursions outside Accra that are not explicitly included in the programme
  • Entrance fees and drinks at parties and events that aren't part of the programme
  • Meals and drinks, other than the ones listed above (welcome dinner, goodbye dinner and the Cape Coast and Elmina lunch)
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In their own words

A WhatsApp message: "Thanks for sharing this amazing experience. I feel good and enriched." followed by three praying-hands emojis.
A WhatsApp message: "You're welcome! I'm so grateful that we all have shared those two weeks together! Couldn't imagine that it would be like this. You've created something special. Now I'm trying to find some good lessons here in Utrecht to continue the dance moves as well!"
An Instagram comment: "Ghana 2023, truly the trip of a lifetime. Thank you for bringing me to this beautiful place. We danced our asses off, laughed our faces off, screamed our lungs out in the cyphers, sweated buckets and reconnected with dancing. My heart is still smiling."
An Instagram comment: "So grateful for this opportunity to dance, grow and learn in Ghana. The teachers were amazing, the people were amazing, my crew was amazing. Special thank you to Sabou. Medase."
An Instagram comment: "Ghana 2023. I thought I'll go to dance Azonto but I learned so much more about dance, expression and myself from this trip than I could have ever expected. Thank you for everyone who was part of it, shout-out to Sabou for organising it, lots of love."
An Instagram comment: "I recommend this so hard!! Sabou is the best travel guide and companion and Ghana the best destination."

Testimonials from people who attended the 2023 and 2024 editions.

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Hello, petit poussin 🐣
I'm Sabrine.

Facilitator, dancer, mentor, and the person who will ask you the question you've been avoiding.

  • 7years of facilitating
  • 2,500+students and participants across Europe, Africa and the US
  • 1,000+classes, workshops, retreats and programs
  • 3sold-out mentorship cohorts

Between 2019 and 2025, I built and ran Sabou Dance Academy: 7 two-week dance camps in Ghana, retreats, weekenders, coaching programs and monthly dance-and-food workshops across Europe, especially the Netherlands where I was based, and also in Africa and the US.

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People booked my Ghana camps up to a year and a half in advance and came back with their friends. They showed up as themselves, and that's honestly what I'm most proud of: what happened inside each room, not the numbers.

I know what happens when people give themselves permission to try. I've just moved to Sardinia, starting over and building something new, so when I say I know what it feels like to start before you're ready, I mean it 🫶🏼

That's my whole philosophy: do what you really want to do, create from the inside out and put yourself out there. Life is too short not to, and it's also how you get to know who you really are. For me it all starts with being curious, being willing and starting with what you have.

That's where Ghana comes in, and why it's called Connect to Understand, Understand to Connect: connecting the dots, going back to the roots and excavating who you are, so you can live a life full of richness and fulfilment, with plenty of enjoyment along the way 🧡

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How to join us

  1. Discover

    Read the story and check which dates you'd prefer to join us (you're also welcome to join us in both August and November 😉).

  2. Apply

    Complete the application, share your motivations, dance experience and expectations, and book your preferred time for us to talk.

  3. Review

    I read through all your motivations and expectations.

  4. Talk

    If I see a fit, our call takes place at the time you booked. If it's not a fit, I cancel the call and explain why.

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Questions you might have

Do I need to be an experienced dancer?

Absolutely not. You don't need to be a professional dancer or know any Ghanaian dance style before arriving. What matters is your curiosity, your willingness to participate and your respect for the culture. And your excitement to be learning something new of course!

Can I come on my own?

Absolutely! And rest assured you’ll meet amazing people there (local and international), because I carefully select the people for this experience :) and of course if you’d like to come with your bestie, you’re both more than welcome!

Do I need a visa?

Most travellers do. The requirements depend on your passport and can change, so please check with the Ghanaian embassy or consulate of your country of departure. Once you're confirmed, I'll support you through the visa process.

Which vaccinations do I need?

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter Ghana. Your doctor or a travel clinic may also recommend other vaccines and malaria prevention, so book a travel health appointment a few months before you leave as you’ll need this document for your visa application.

Are flights included, and when should I book them?

No. Flights, visas and travel insurance are not included. You'll fly into Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra. Please don't book your flights until at least six people are confirmed for your edition. I'll let you know as soon as that's reached. If you'd rather book earlier, choose a flexible ticket.

How do I get from the airport to the house?

I pick you up at the airport and bring you back, provided you arrive on 17 August and leave on 31 August (August edition), or arrive on 6 November and leave on 20 November (November edition). Should you come/leave before/after these dates, I’ll recommend you options of course. I share all the arrival details with confirmed participants before departure.

Are meals included?

The welcome dinner, the goodbye dinner and the lunch on the Cape Coast / Elmina day are included. Other meals and drinks are not.

Which room should I choose?

L and XL rooms both have your own private bathroom, bed linen and towels, air conditioning and a fan. The XL is simply a bit bigger. It’s really up to you :) there are only 5 L rooms and 2 XL rooms per edition.

Can I join both editions?

Absolutely! You're welcome to join us in both August and November.

How does payment work?

An initial deposit of €550 guarantees your spot, and a payment plan is available for the remainder. Once we've spoken and it's a fit, you'll receive the booking details, the final price and the payment terms.

How does the friend discount work?

If you join with a friend, you each get €100 off whichever price applies when you book. You can both take an L room, both take an XL room, or one of each. Each of you applies and books separately, and just mention your friend's name when we speak. If your friend cancels, you keep your discount.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

The deposit is non-refundable, non-exchangeable and non-transferable to another camp. The refund terms are in the contract I share with you once you confirm in writing that you're in. You'll see exactly where you stand before you commit.

What happens after I sign up?

You join a WhatsApp group with everyone travelling together. Once the group is complete, we have a meet-up online to get to know each other and get excited together :D I also share a booklet with all the practical information: safety, how to travel, the apps to download, life in Accra, my favourite restaurants and pharmacies, what to pack, hygiene and the daily schedule.

Do I need travel insurance?

Yes, I strongly recommend it. It isn't included, and it's worth checking that it covers medical care and cancellation.

Ready to go beyond the tourist trail?

You've seen some dance videos. You've probably heard the music, and you might even have tried a few moves in your living room.

Now imagine being there: feeling the music blasting. Being in a room with so many people from the community, dancing and sweating together. Learning the history behind each and every step. The joy and explosiveness they bring when they move. Eating together, hot, spicy and delicious local food (for my plantain lovers!).

Imagine being with people whose experience of life is very different from your own, hearing their stories and watching them.

I'm not looking for professionals but for people who are curious, who are willing to learn and to contribute, and who have an honest desire to connect.

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Want to be part of something bigger?

Ghana Dance Camp is one part of a wider vision to create meaningful cultural exchanges, artistic collaborations and opportunities for people to connect through movement.

Are you a Ghanaian artist, teacher or cultural practitioner interested in collaborating? A brand that shares my values? Or someone who wants to support the vision? I'd love to hear from you.

Explore collaborations and partnerships

Participants and local dancers in Steeze Afrika t-shirts and patchwork trousers under a mango tree