West African Dance Classes
Baba and Sarah Lee teach a variety of traditional dances from Guinea, Mali and Senegal, West Africa. You will find yourself enjoying the movements of these dances, as well as the workout it gives you. With their friendly "show and go" style of teaching, you will develop the strength, fitness and coordination needed to move and express yourself through these amazing and joyous African dances. In class, you will learn the movement vocabulary and rhythms that make up this beautiful art form and meet great like-minded people. Come out and give it a try, you will LOVE IT!
Dance cards are available here!
Tuesday Evening Classes
Mount Baker Community Club
2811 Mount Rainier Drive South, Seattle, WA 98144
Beginning Level: 6:00-7:00pm (starts Tuesday February 4th!)
$15-$20 sliding scale*
This class has recorded music & live drumming, is BEGINNER LEVEL drop in, and is taught by both Baba Kauna and Sarah Lee!
All Level: 7:00-8:30p (NO CLASS ON TUESDAY JANUARY 28TH)
$20-$25 sliding scale*
Discount $180 - 10-Class Cards available for All Levels Classes
This class has live drumming, is ALL LEVELS drop in, and is taught by both Baba Kauna and Sarah Lee!
Tipping the drummers is highly encouraged!
Thursday Evening Classes Start Soon!
Location, Dates and Times coming soon!
This class has live drumming, is ALL LEVELS and is taught by both Baba Kauna and Sarah Lee!
$20-$25 sliding scale for drop in. Discount 10-Class Cards are available for $180. Tipping the drummers is highly encouraged!
2 Wednesday Evening Classes at Union Cultural Center
Wednesdays January 15 & 22
7:30-9pm
Union Cultural Center
near 8th & King in the International District in Seattle
This class has live drumming, is ALL LEVELS and is taught by both Baba Kauna and Sarah Lee!
$20-$25 sliding scale for drop in. Discount 10-Class Cards are available for $180. Tipping the drummers is highly encouraged!
Special 4-Class Introductory African Dance Series
From time to time we offer this Introduction Series to support people who are new to West African Dance. While all of our classes are open to all levels, this is a great class to come and learn basic technique and some straightforward steps in a fun setting! This series will give you the foundation and confidence to participate fully in all levels classes.
Stay tuned for upcoming classes in South Park!
Special notes:
All weekly classes are 'drop in', are open to all levels and need no preregistration.