32nd Anniversary Dance & Drum Classes
Sun, Mar 30
|Moving in the Spirit
In honor of our 32nd anniversary, we invite you to join our special edition African dance and drum classes specializing dances and rhythms of the Baga, Bamana, Malinke, and Susu people of West Africa! All ages and levels are welcome. Dance Class – 3:00 -4:30PM Drum Class – 5:00 -6:30PM
Time & Location
Mar 30, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Moving in the Spirit, 1458 La France Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA
About the event
This bi-weekly class is led by a rotating list of Giwayen Mata lead dancers to include Adi Bates, Joi Hudson, Nneka Gales, Tambra Omiyale Harris, and Zakiyyah Sabree. Perfect for dancers of all ages and experience levels, the Giwayen Mata dance floor has been a gathering place for men, women, children, elders, ameteurs, professionals, and more for over 25 years!
Bring: water, cash to "give the drummer some" (tips are optional), and your open mind.
Wear: comfortable athletic or dance wear to include but not limited to lappas/wrap skirts, shokatos/loose pants, leggings/briefs, and t-shirts/tanks.
Parking: arrive 15 minutes early to find parking; use of Candler Park MARTA lot is permissible.
For the safety of our community, Giwayen Mata reserves the right to refuse participation and admission to our dance class.
Tickets
Adult Dance
$15.00+$0.38 ticket service feeAdult Drum
$15.00+$0.38 ticket service feeAdult Combo Dance & Drum
$25.00+$0.63 ticket service feeChild/Student/Elder Dance
$10.00+$0.25 ticket service feeChild/Student/Elder Drum
$10.00+$0.25 ticket service feeTip for drummer
$0.00Vendors
We’re excited to offer a limited opportunity for vendors to showcase their products at our biweekly dance class! Important Details: - No food vendors allowed. -Vendors must provide their own table. -Only 3 spots available! Reserve your space and join us in creating an enriching experience for our community!
$20.00+$0.50 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00