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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.

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2/1/26 Class Cancellation
Our bi-weekly community class is cancelled for February 1, 2026 due to inclement weather. Classes will resume on February 15, 2026. 

Introducing 3 Month Class Pass!
 
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  • Multiple Dates
    Sun, Feb 15
    Feb 15, 2026, 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.
  • Multiple Dates
    Sun, Mar 15
    Mar 15, 2026, 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.
  • Multiple Dates
    Sun, Mar 29
    Mar 29, 2026, 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.
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Major funding is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners.​

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