Duniya Drum & Dance


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Center For Performing Arts
3754 Pleasant Ave. Minneapolis 55409

Enter Building on 38th Street


whitney@duniyadrumanddance.org

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

$17 / class (NO CLASS JULY 16TH)





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 Saturdays 2:15-3:15pm
Next session is August 13th, 20th & 27th

Drop-In $20/class
Full session $51

Drum Rental $5/class
(text/call ahead if renting 651-338-5409)





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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