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KanKouran 41st Annual Conference and Concert
August 29 - September 1
KanKouran 41st Annual Conference and Concert
Thurs., August 22nd at 4:30 PM
Virtual
Internationally renowned, KanKouran West African Dance Company, hosts its 41st Annual National African Dance and Drum Conference: Thursday, August 29 – Sunday, September 1, 2024. This Labor Day weekend event also kicks off African Heritage Month in the District of Columbia.
With the calling from the drums, KanKouran’s Annual African Dance and Drum Conference ushers in a NATIONAL CONVERGENCE of West Africa’s finest dancers and musicians. Professional artists, dance companies, youth organizations, and dance/drum enthusiasts come from around the world to partake in four days of dancing and drumming instruction from the most skilled teachers. More than 20 workshop presenters from Senegal, Guinea, Mali, the Congo, and Liberia are set to teach techniques perfected through years of performance, experience, study, and research. Conference workshops cater to a variety of dance styles and levels. Each year, KanKouran’s Annual Conference is the most highly anticipated event of its kind!
Join us as KanKouran celebrates its 41st Annual Conference and Concert!
Don’t miss the LIVE CONCERT EVENT: “ORIGIN: A Spiritual Journey Back Home” on Saturday, August 31 at 8:00 PM.
DC Collaborative revised its memberships to provide a better experience for our community.
We encourage members of diverse backgrounds, professions, and interests, including (but not limited to) teaching artists, arts and humanities organizations, non-profits, for-profits, parents, educators, and government representatives to join.
