Community Class with live music!

George Washington Carver Museum 1165 Angelina St, Austin, TX 78702, Austin, TX, United States

FREE! Gratis! Libre! Bure! Ọfẹ! N'efu! Kyauta! Meet inside Carver's Dance studio. Class will include preventive/physical conditioning exercises for dance, and an introduction to Guinean dance movements to help participants execute the repertory phrases more effectively. Class is taught to live drumming. All levels welcome. Class is designed for participants with a wide range to no dance experience. Masking preferred, […]

Open Rehearsal at The Boyd Vance Theatre. POSTPONE!

George Washington Carver Museum 1165 Angelina St, Austin, TX 78702, Austin, TX, United States

FREE! Gratis! Libre! Bure! Ọfẹ! N'efu! Kyauta! Join us for a public rehearsal of our interactive arts education show, The Rhythm & Movement of West Africa! Featuring intricate dance moves, thunderous beats of live West African drums and vibrant costumes that transport audiences on a journey through Guinean rhythms and social dances! Audiences will be captivated with wonder and delight […]

Traditional Malian Dance Workshops with Master Teacher Solo Sana!

Souleymane Solo Sana is coming to Austin!!! He's touring the US to make money to help children at school in Mali and will be teaching all levels of Malian dance (from West Africa). Solo is an accomplished Master Dancer and Teacher, dedicated to the preservation of traditional Malian dance, music, and culture. He is committed to maintaining an accurate representation […]

Playdate in the Park @ Patterson Park

Patterson Park 4200 Brookview Road, Austin, TX, United States

Lannaya's Tonya Pennie facilitates! Creative Action's Music & Movement sessions are active and designed to inspire creativity, encourage physical and emotional development, and support bonding and connection for parents and children. Classes contain singing, beatboxing, guided movement exercises, and end in a dance party for the whole family!

Arts Education Residency

Norman-Sims Elementary 4001 Tannehill Ln, Austin, TX, United States

Arts Education Residency, featuring drum and dance workshops at CDF Freedom School® Austin. Workshops taught by Aboubacar Sylla June 26 - 28, 2023.

Arts Education Residency

Norman-Sims Elementary 4001 Tannehill Ln, Austin, TX, United States

Arts Education Residency, featuring drum and dance workshops at CDF Freedom School® Austin. Workshops taught by Lannaya members Brandon Grant, Owen Towles, and Daniela Vargas Calvo, June 26 – 28, 2023.

Arts Education Residency

Norman-Sims Elementary 4001 Tannehill Ln, Austin, TX, United States

Arts Education Residency, featuring drum and dance workshops at CDF Freedom School® Austin. Workshops taught by Lannaya members Brandon Grant, Owen Towles, and Daniela Vargas Calvo.

Drum & Dance performance at AAUL’s annual Gala!

The LINE Austin 111 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX, United States

It's time to amplify voices and create lasting impact. Join us at the Austin Area Urban League Gala, to celebrate our achievements and reaffirm our commitment to a more equitable society.

Traditional Malian Dance with Solo Sana is back!

Dancers Workshop 11150 Research Blvd, #107, Studio I, Austin, TX, United States

Texas residents! Experience this annual deep culture dive and learn firsthand, and in depth about traditional Malian dance and music with Solo Sana, an ambassador of West African dance heritage and culture. Class will be taught to live drumming by local drummers versed in Malian rhythms, and led by West African Master Percussionist, Aboubacar Sylla. ALL LEVELS WELCOME. Come with […]

BENEFIT FOR GUINEAN MUSICIANS – 2023

Sahara Lounge 1413 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX, United States

Join us for the 2023 Austin to Africa Benefit Performance for Guinea at the Sahara Lounge on the east side in Austin, Texas - a family friendly evening of music, dance, and percussion! With your support we will be helping the next generation of Guinean musicians to record their music & share it with the world. Sunday, November 19, 2023 […]