Workshops, Intensives, and Master Classes
The 2025 Fakoly Drum and Dance Conference, July 25-27
Location: Center for Performing Arts
Hosted by Duniya Drum & Dance and Fode Bangoura Fakoly is an authentic, culturally immersive experience into the world of traditional West African drum and dance. The workshop offers hand drumming and dance classes for the community at any level, beginner through advanced. Instruction is provided by professional master drummers and dancers from Guinea, Haiti and Nigeria who are dedicated to sharing their knowledge of traditional percussion and movement.
Dance Class Schedule:
Friday, July 25
6:00-7:30pm, Korma – Afro Beat/Igbo
7:30-9:00pm, Sana Bangoura – Guinea
Saturday, July 26
12:00-1:30pm, Mamady Sano – Guinea
1:30-3:00pm, Djenane St. Juste – Haiti
3:00-4:30pm, Naby Bangoura – Guinea
7:30pm, Fakoly Performance — Tickets: $20 for adults, $15 for kids 12 and under
Sunday, July 27
12:00-1:30pm, Naby Bangoura – Guinea
1:30-3:00pm, Baba Bangoura – Doun Doun Dance (this class combines drumming and dancing; doun douns available for rent)
3:00-4:30pm, Mamady Sano – Guinea
Pre-Registration Specials through Tuesday, July 1 — classes are $20 each after
4 Class Package: $68
6 Class Package: $96
8 Class Package: $120
Single Class: $19
This Cultural Districts Art Fund program activity is funded by the Arts & Cultural Affairs Department in the City of Minneapolis.