West Africa Movement Analysis Institute

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EmpoweringAfrican Movement Educators & Therapists

We are West Africa's first institute dedicated to the training and certification of movement analysts, somatic therapists, and body-based healers. Founded in Nigeria and expanding to Ghana, WAMAI equips a new generation of Africans to transform lives through movement-locally and globally.

We bridge African-rooted movement education with international certification pathways, creating opportunities for students to thrive not only in West Africa but also in the U.S., Europe, and beyond.
Our Mission

To cultivate skilledAfrican movement analysts,

therapists, and educators through accessible training rooted in somatic science, cultural wisdom, and global excellence-empowering them to heal communities and shape global conversations in movement education.
Our Mission

To be Africa'sleading center for movement analysis

and somatic education-equipping West Africans with the tools to become certified professionals, community healers, and global changemakers through embodied learning.

We provide:

  • Application & audition support for U.S./EU training institutes

  • Visa and cultural readiness guidance

  • Letters of recommendation & portfolio assistance

  • Access to global networks and professional circles

Our Mission

OurGoal

To see African movement analysts teaching, leading, and healing in New York, Berlin, London, Accra, and Lagos-representing African excellence on the global stage.

FlagshipProgram: Movement Foundations

A Pre-CMA Certification Training:

– Duration: 6-12 Months

– Format: In-Person (Lagos & Abuja) + Virtual Support

– Upcoming Locations: Accra (Ghana), with hybrid options for global students

– Tuition: NGN 2,000,000 – NGN 3,000,000 (Includes instruction, materials, guest sessions, mentorship, and
CMA prep)

What You'll Learn:

– Laban’s Effort, Space, Shape, and Body Categories

– Bartenieff Fundamentals & Functional Anatomy

– Somatic Movement & Healing Techniques

– Community-Based Facilitation

– Movement Observation & Notation

– CMA Exam Preparation & International Study Support

Who Should Join?

- Dancers, actors, and performers
- Therapists, educators, and coaches
- Yoga teachers, social workers, bodyworkers
- Students from the U.S., Europe, and African diaspora seeking somatic education with African roots

International Students Welcome

Students from the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Europe are welcome to join virtual or in-person intensives in Africa. Experience African movement analysis from its cultural source-and gain tools to impact your community globally

Coming Soon: Ghana + Online Cohorts

We are expanding to Accra and launching virtual access for international students. Be the first to know when registration opens.

What Our StudentsSay...

"WAMAI gave me the body literacy I never got in drama school."

- Kemi, Actress, London

"As a dance therapist in New York, learning African movement analysis grounded my practice like never
before."

- Michelle, LCAT, New York

"This training helped me connect my heritage to my profession."

- Nii, Somatic Coach, Accra

Partner WithUs

Universities, clinics, performance institutions, and wellness centers in the U.S., Europe, and Africa can partner with WAMAI for workshops, research, and cross-cultural programming.

ContactUs

Email: [email protected]
Social Media: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

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