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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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  • Multiple Dates
    Sun, Aug 09
    Aug 09, 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, Aug 23
    Aug 23, 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, Sep 13
    Sep 13, 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, Sep 27
    Sep 27, 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, Oct 04
    Oct 04, 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, Oct 18
    Oct 18, 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, Nov 08
    Nov 08, 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, Nov 22
    Nov 22, 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, Dec 06
    Dec 06, 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.

THE GIWA WAY

layers, intricacies, spices & black woman flavor
Major funding is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners.
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Major funding is provided by the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs.  
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Email: giwayenmata@gmail.com

Tel: 678-613-8342

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