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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.

  • Multiple Dates
    Sun, May 17
    May 17, 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, Jun 07
    Jun 07, 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, Jun 28
    Jun 28, 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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