African Dance with Live Drumming! For this event during SXSW -- known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries --- Lannaya will kick it into into high gear with an electrifying opening drum and dance performance especially for moving and grooving! After the performance, company members will lead an introductory dance class in […]

Brandon Grant performs with Huston Tillotson University for the Music Department’s holiday rendition of Babatunde Olatunji’s “Betelehemu.”

Special introductory dance workshop with Lannaya members Tonya Pennie and Brandon Grant for an exquisite birthday celebration/and an evening of fun and adventure.

Captivating traditional dance to live drumming for 430 pre-k, 3-8th graders, and their teachers!

As part of ATX Celebrates International Women's Day, Lannaya member Tonya Pennie kicks it into into high gear with an engaging introductory dance class featuring playful, energetic dance moves from the African diaspora. The thunderous beat of West African drums will transport participants on a journey through Guinean rhythms and social dances. Class will feature fast and fun footwork, and is open […]

Rhythm and Movement of West Africa! presented to 982 scholars, and their teachers.

Captivating traditional dance to live drumming, presented to 300 scholars and their teachers.

Captivating traditional dance to live drumming and costume making activity (Guinean inspired pom-pom dance belts)

Drum/dance performance for reception.

Tonya Pennie and Brandon Grant represented Lannaya as one of 154 community organizations and district departments students got a chance to visit. Families received valuable resources and information to prepare their students for a safe, successful school year, and participated in many fun activities. 5,032 backpacks were distributed to Austin ISD students at Bash, Family Resource Centers, the International Welcome Center and the Refugee Family Support […]