FlexN dance lands in Rwanda: Shema Yvan leads the bone breaking movement
Originally created in the early 2000s by African-American dancer Regg Roc Gray in Brooklyn, FlexN also known as Bone Breaking dance is a powerful form of street expression. It uses extreme body movements to convey pain, emotion, and social struggle, especially among marginalized communities.
FlexN gained global attention after being featured by stars like Madonna, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Nicki Minaj, and has now made its way to Rwanda.
Meet Bonetic250: Rwanda’s FlexN Pioneer
Shema Yvan, known by his stage name Bonetic250, is one of the few Rwandan dancers embracing FlexN. He began experimenting with body movements as a child in 2008, later discovering the global dance style through social media.
“I started just for fun, but I realized it had value. It could benefit society—and me,” Shema said.
Now 21 and a graduate of Kigali Leading School in food and beverage operations, Shema is determined to turn FlexN into a professional career. Despite earning modest fees around 100,000 RWF per performance—Shema faces challenges:
Misconceptions: Some viewers think FlexN dancers are “bewitched” due to the extreme movements
Health risks: The dance can cause joint injuries
Lack of recognition: Few Rwandans know the style or its emotional depth
Still, Shema dreams of representing Rwanda on global stages like America’s Got Talent, and calls on entertainment investors to support FlexN dancers just as they do musicians.
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