Duniya Drum & Dance


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Saturday Class Location





Center For Performing Arts
3754 Pleasant Ave. Minneapolis 55409

Enter Building on 38th Street


whitney@duniyadrumanddance.org

Community Performance Class

An opportunity to have rehearsal style classes where we work on
a full piece of choreography to be performed at Dances at the Lake,
An annual dance showcase held at the Lake Harriet Rose Garden.
A beautiful location with a welcoming audience. The perfect
opportunity for both first time and seasoned performers.

Classes are Wednesdays June 14th - July 12th, 6:30-8:00pm
Center For The Performing Arts 3754 Pleasant Ave. S


Performances July 14th & 15th 7PM
Lake Harriet Rose Garden

5 Class Session - $100 (kids 15 & under by donation)
Register with payment to
Venmo - @DuniyaMN
Cash App - $DuniyaDrumandDance

Questions? whitney@duniyadrumanddance.org



West African Dance Saturdays 12:30 - 2:00pm

$17 / class





Open Level West African Dance w/ Sana


Join Alhassane "Sana" Bangoura from Guinea, West Africa for his Saturday dance class. Sana is a gentle, patient and experienced teacher who breaks down the music and movements so that dancers of all experience levels can participate in this dynamic dance form. Sana shares the name, purpose and ethnic group of each dance. All classes are accompanied by live drumming by Sana's talented brother, nephew and friends. The Bangoura Family is eager to share its rich culture with you!


Questions? whitney@duniyadrumanddance.org




West African Drumming
Currently no Saturday Drum Class.





West African Drumming w/ Fode Bangoura


An introduction to the djembe and doun doun. Practice basic hand technique, patterns and timing while learning traditional rhythms from Guinea West Africa.


Private drum lessons available please contact whitney@duniyadrumanddance.org for info







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