KanKouran 42nd Annual Conference and Concert 2025 Event
29 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2025
About This Event
Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms and movements of West Africa with the KanKouran West African Dance Company during an extraordinary weekend of cultural celebration. The festivities begin with the 42nd Annual National African Dance and Drum Conference, taking place at the Washington Marriott Capitol Hill, featuring three days of Master Classes taught by legendary artists from Mali, Senegal, Guinea, Liberia, and the Congo. These classes provide participants of all levels with authentic instruction rooted in centuries-old traditions. The weekend culminates in a breathtaking concert performance on Saturday, August 30 at 8 PM at Howard University’s Cramton Auditorium, showcasing the power, beauty, and spirit of West African dance and drumming. Join dancers, drummers, and cultural enthusiasts from around the world for this unforgettable event celebrating heritage, connection, and artistry.
Date and time
August 29 - 12:30pm
August 31 - 9pm EDT
Location
Washington Marriott Capitol Hill (Conference Classes ONLY)
175 L Street Northeast Washington, DC 20002 United States
Purchase Tickets at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kankouran-42nd-annual-conference-and-concert-2025-tickets-1414033023839
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Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms and movements of West Africa with the KanKouran West African Dance Company during an extraordinary weekend of cultural celebration. The festivities begin with the 42nd Annual National African Dance and Drum Conference, taking place at the Washington Marriott Capitol Hill, featuring three days of Master Classes taught by legendary artists from Mali, Senegal, Guinea, Liberia, and the Congo. These classes provide participants of all levels with authentic instruction rooted in centuries-old traditions. The weekend culminates in a breathtaking concert performance on Saturday, August 30 at 8 PM at Howard University’s Cramton Auditorium, showcasing the power, beauty, and spirit of West African dance and drumming. Join dancers, drummers, and cultural enthusiasts from around the world for this unforgettable event celebrating heritage, connection, and artistry.
Date and time
August 29 - 12:30pm
August 31 - 9pm EDT
Location
Washington Marriott Capitol Hill (Conference Classes ONLY)
175 L Street Northeast Washington, DC 20002 United States
Purchase Tickets at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kankouran-42nd-annual-conference-and-concert-2025-tickets-1414033023839
#KanKouranDance, #WestAfricanDance, #AfricanDrumConference, #HowardUniversityEvents, #CramtonAuditorium, #AfricanDanceDC, #CulturalConnection, #AfricanDrumming, #NationalAfricanDanceConference, #WashingtonDCEvents, #DanceAndDrumFestival, #WestAfricanCulture, #MasterDanceClasses, #AfricanHeritageCelebration, #GlobalDanceCommunity #NRIPage
