Talawa seamlessly merges ancestral movements, culturally contextualized vocabulary and contemporary movement sensibilities. It bridges the gap between “urban freestyling”, traditional and contemporary dance, thus offering a fused approach to stylized movement for stage and art production. Talawa uniquely combines rhythmic structures, a specialized approach to grounding, and traditional African Aesthetic movement qualities. The technique allows the dancer to develop full ownership of their body’s natural bends and curves.