The rhythmic patterns created by drumming encourage movement that engages core muscles, including those supporting the back.

Once every month, at a dance studio in Kamwokya, a Kampala suburb the sound of drums fills the air as a group of men and women move in unison. There are no treadmills, weight racks or mirrored walls.

For many people, dance feels more like play than exercise, which helps to explain its enduring appeal as a workout. What began as “aerobic dancing” in the 1970s has evolved with exercise science (and ...

Africa’s most celebrated dancer and choreographer, Germaine Acogny, turns 80 on 28 May. I have had the privilege of meeting the Senegalese artist, learning from her, and interviewing her as part of my ...