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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.

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  • Multiple Dates
    Sun, Nov 16
    Nov 16, 2025, 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 07
    Dec 07, 2025, 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 02
    Nov 02, 2025, 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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