#  West African Dance 

 





 Semester:   Spring 

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 Year offered:  2026 

 

 

 

## Level

All levels

## Instructor

[Joh Camara](/people/joh-camara)

## Accompanists 

[Sory Diabate](/people/sory-diabate) (Wednesdays and Saturdays) (drums)  
[Akili Jamal Haynes](/people/akili-jamal-haynes) (Wednesdays) (drums)  
[Nko "Fallou" Small](/people/nko-fallou-small) (Saturdays) (drums)

## Class Description

A high-energy, all-levels class introducing students to traditional West African dance and culture. Students will develop body strength and flexibility by learning intricate feet patterns, hand movements, and full movement sequences. Each class will be accompanied by live drumming and will include a warm-up, a break-down of the movements, high-energy dancing, and will close with a community dance circle.

## Day/Time

Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm  
Saturdays, 1-2:30pm

**Important Note on Dates:** No classes held the week of February 9-14 or the week of March 16-21.

## Location

Wednesdays: Studio 2 (lower level), Harvard Dance Center, 66 Garden St., Cambridge, MA  
Saturdays: Studio 1, Harvard Dance Center, 66 Garden St., Cambridge, MA

## Suggested Attire

Something comfortable to move in, e.g. dance/yoga/workout wear. Bare feet recommended.

## What You'll Need For Participation

You're encouraged to bring your own water bottle.