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AfriRock Dance Company celebrates 10 years in Houston
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Laura Onyeneho , as published by Defender Network
· August 21, 2026
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Lydia “LydRock” Rockson wanted a place to dance. A place where she can build a community and teach people about the versatility of the Afrobeats music genre. That need has grown into AfriRock Dance Company, a Houston-based Afrobeats dance company marking its 10th anniversary this year. Rockson, b...
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Key points That need has grown into AfriRock Dance Company, a Houston-based Afrobeats dance company marking its 10th anniversary this year. Lydia “LydRock” Rockson wanted a place to dance. More business Today’s briefing Local events
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