The pulsating sounds of Sunu (ceremonial music played by the Malinke people of Guinea and Mali during traditional festivals) transport students to the villages of West Africa, where popular American dances such as the Charleston and popular hiphop moves were born. 

Discover the wonders of nature with Yanayi, our art performing program that highlights the beauty of different seasons across the globe. Yanayi, meaning 'season' in the Hausa language from Nigeria, showcases the two major seasons in West Africa - dry and wet - and draws parallels to the four seasons in the USA. Through live performance art, we bring to life the sights and sounds of nature, creating an immersive experience that celebrates the beauty of the changing seasons.

Typical of many African dances, this program gives artistic expression to a common facet of Nigerian village life—playtime. The choreography combines the strong, energetic, rhythmic footwork and gestures of African dance.

Manga delivers a captivating dance drama based on the story of a king who travels to another town. There he discovers that knowledge is power. 

Osun is an renowned, traditional festival of music and dance celebrated in August by the Yoruba people of Osogbo, Osun state, of Nigeria in West Africa. Manga African Dance brings  the full performance in Atlanta every Fall.