The Mudcloth Xchange: Yalani Bangoura West African Dance Workshop

Join us for a powerful, family-friendly dance and drum series rooted in the rhythms and traditions of West Africa! Each month, guest artists from Guinea, Senegal, and Mali will lead community workshops featuring live drumming, movement, song, and cultural storytelling.

Workshops are open to all levels (ages 10+).

Yalani Bagoura is a master dancer, performer, choreographer, acrobat, and teacher of dances from his country, Guinea, West Africa. He is also known for his exciting hip-hop dance. Yalani is currently a member of the award winning West African Dance and Drum Company, Les Merveilles de Guinea. Yalani has also studied with Yamoussa Soumah, principal dancer and teacher with Les Ballet Africains. Yalani has toured with Merveilles since 1995 in the United States and Europe and has also toured West Africa including the countries of Mali, Guinea, Senegal, and the Ivory Coast.

Pre-register by Saturday Oct. 25 to pay reduced rate at gate.

💥 $15 in advance | $20 at the door | Youth (12 & under) $10🪘 Live Drumming | 🎶 Cultural Songs | 🧺 Vendor Marketplace

This cultural arts experience is powered by Mudcloth Cultural Arts Movement and supported by the Independent Artist Fund.

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