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With the calling from the drums, KanKouran West African Dance Company’s Annual African dance and drum conference, ushers in a NATIONAL CONVERGENCE of West Africa’s finest dancers and musicians. Hundreds of professional artists, dance companies, youth organizations, and dance/drum enthusiasts come from the United States, Europe, Canada, the Caribbean, and Africa to partake in three days of dancing and drumming instruction from the best trainers available. More than 20 workshop presenters from the U.S., Senegal, Guinea, Mali, and Liberia teach techniques perfected through years of experience, study, and research. Conference workshops cater to a variety of dance styles. Instructors are prepared to work with beginners as well as advanced participants.

The annual conference takes place at the Washington Plaza Hotel, located at 10 Thomas Circle, NW, Washington, D.C. As part of the annual conference, KanKouran also performs its annual, full-concert production. Through these full-length productions, Assane Konte, co-founder and Artistic Director of KanKouran West African Dance Company, has staged authentic glimpses of the peoples and cultures of Africa for the last 30 years.

The concert takes place at George Washington University’s Lisner Auditorium, located at 730 21st Street, NW, Washington, D.C.

KanKouran’s annual conference and concert are always the “can’t miss” events of the year!!!

Click the HERE or the “Annual Conference” page for more information.

Check out our weekly classes and upcoming events. See you on the dance floor!

On Sunday, January 20, KanKouran will be performing at 12pm and 3pm at the National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution’s Out of Many Festival. This is a great opportunity to support KanKouran and enjoy a really fascinating museum experience.

KanKouran’s Senior Company will also be performing on Friday, January 25, at Howard Theatre, as part of the 25^th Annual International Association of Blacks in Dance Conference. Please go to http://www.iabdassociation.org/conference for more information.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!!!

With the calling from the drums, KanKouran West African Dance Company’s Annual African dance and drum conference, ushers in a NATIONAL CONVERGENCE of West Africa’s finest dancers and musicians. Hundreds of professional artists, dance companies, youth organizations, and dance/drum enthusiasts come from the United States, Europe, Canada, the Caribbean, and Africa to partake in three days of dancing and drumming instruction from the best trainers available. More than 20 workshop presenters from the U.S., Senegal, Guinea, Mali, and Liberia teach techniques perfected through years of experience, study, and research. Conference workshops cater to a variety of dance styles. Instructors are prepared to work with beginners as well as advanced participants.

The annual conference takes place at the Washington Plaza Hotel, located at 10 Thomas Circle, NW, Washington, D.C. As part of the annual conference, KanKouran also performs its annual, full-concert production. Through these full-length productions, Assane Konte, co-founder and Artistic Director of KanKouran West African Dance Company, has staged authentic glimpses of the peoples and cultures of Africa for the last 30 years. The concert takes place at George Washington University’s Lisner Auditorium, located at 730 21st Street, NW, Washington, D.C.

KanKouran’s annual conference and concert are always the “can’t miss” events of the year!!!

Click the Conference page for more information.

KanKouran’s annual African dance and drum conference offers attendees a chance to experience the sights and sounds of West Africa.  KanKouran invites you to become part of its wonderful community. Hundreds of participants from across the country will visit the nation’s capitol to partake in three days of intense workshops in traditional African dance and drum, taught by master dancers and drummers from Mali, Senegal, and Guinea.

Click HERE for Pre-Registration information.