# Event Details - **Event Name**: Community West African Dance Workshop with The DAY Program - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Sunday, August 23, 2026 from 3:30pm - 5:00pm at the Fort Monroe YMCA! Ages 8 to 18 are welcome!About this EventAfrican Landing Commemoration would not be complete without traditional West African Dance!! Experience West African dance as a living expression of rhythm, culture, movement, and community. Led by Yao Ababio of Asase Yaa & Ababio Entertainment, participants will explore traditional movement and the relationship between dancer and drum while building coordination, endurance, confidence, and freedom of expression.Presented by The DAY Program as part of Rhythms Across Generations: Wellness Through Cultural Traditions, this workshop carries a meaningful connection between generations. Yao is one of the teachers of The DAY Program co-founder Kamiruri “Kam” Kelly, reflecting the way cultural traditions are preserved—not only by remembering them, but by learning them, practicing them, and passing them forward.Through movement and rhythm, participants become part of that continuing tradition.All experience levels are welcome.The activity is free and open to the public.SPACE IS LIMITED and registration is required. ONLY 30 students will be accepted. Parents are permitted to watch, but are not counted towards the capacity of the class.Each student must be listed in registration. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/32e537d0-9ce6-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w1200-h499-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hampton/community-west-african-dance-workshop-with-the-day-program/100001996742211706 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Entertainment, dance, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: 8 Ruckman Rd - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Hampton - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: 8 Ruckman Rd - **lat**: 37.0036384 - **long**: -76.310671 - **full address**: 8 Ruckman Rd, 8 Ruckman Road, Hampton, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Community West African Dance Workshop with The DAY Program - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/1c8f5408b8a3c7cf04dbd1e200f11de78e442406b06597af971896b306a93bb9-rimg-w517-h388-dc080808-gmir.png?v=1786224089 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Community West African Dance Workshop with The DAY Program being held? - **A:** Community West African Dance Workshop with The DAY Program takes place on Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm at 8 Ruckman Rd, 8 Ruckman Road, Hampton, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Community West African Dance Workshop with The DAY Program? - **A:** Community West African Dance Workshop with The DAY Program is organized by Fort Monroe Authority. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Community West African Dance Workshop with The DAY Program is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hampton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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