DANCE CLASSES

West African Dance with Giwayen Mata

Set to live percussion of the djembe drum orchestra and tailored for beginning and intermediate dancers, this multi-generational community class lead by Artistic Director Tambra Omiyale Harris and other Giwayen Mata members, teaches fundamentals of dances from the Baga, Bambara, Malinke, and Susu people of Greater Senegambia.

Sun, Sep 22
Bi-weekly West African Dance Class
Moving in the Spirit
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Sep 22, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Moving in the Spirit, 1458 La France Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA
Join us for our signature 1.5 hour class specializing dances and rhythms of the Baga, Bamana, Malinke, and Susu people of West Africa! All ages and levels are welcome.
Sun, Oct 06
Bi-weekly West African Dance Class
Moving in the Spirit
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Oct 06, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Moving in the Spirit, 1458 La France Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA
Join us for our signature 1.5 hour class specializing dances and rhythms of the Baga, Bamana, Malinke, and Susu people of West Africa! All ages and levels are welcome.
Sun, Oct 20
Bi-weekly West African Dance Class
Moving in the Spirit
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Oct 20, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Moving in the Spirit, 1458 La France Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA
Join us for our signature 1.5 hour class specializing dances and rhythms of the Baga, Bamana, Malinke, and Susu people of West Africa! All ages and levels are welcome.
Sun, Nov 10
Bi-weekly West African Dance Class
Moving in the Spirit
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Nov 10, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Moving in the Spirit, 1458 La France Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA
Join us for our signature 1.5 hour class specializing dances and rhythms of the Baga, Bamana, Malinke, and Susu people of West Africa! All ages and levels are welcome.
Sun, Nov 24
Bi-weekly West African Dance Class
Moving in the Spirit
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Nov 24, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Moving in the Spirit, 1458 La France Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA
Join us for our signature 1.5 hour class specializing dances and rhythms of the Baga, Bamana, Malinke, and Susu people of West Africa! All ages and levels are welcome.
Sun, Dec 08
Bi-weekly West African Dance Class
Moving in the Spirit
Multiple Dates
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Dec 08, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Moving in the Spirit, 1458 La France Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA
Join us for our signature 1.5 hour class specializing dances and rhythms of the Baga, Bamana, Malinke, and Susu people of West Africa! All ages and levels are welcome.

EVENTS

Beginner friendly West African Dance classes with Giwayen Mata Artistic Director Tambra Omiyale Harris.

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