Lannaya Drum & Dance Ensemble
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Expose/educate audiences to authentic, progressive interpretations of African diaspora drum/dance. Want to quickly make a donation?
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Our mission is to expose and educate audiences to authentic and progressive interpretations of drum and dance of the African diaspora. In Susu (one of the national languages of the West African country Guinea) "Lannaya" means confidence, and it's what we strive to instill through our programming. We're committed to sharing the vibrant
09/01/2024
Our Website is under maintenance until 8/24/24. This downtime is essential for us to implement some improvements. Thank you for your understanding.
We’re still open if you need to reach us!
email: [email protected]
phone: 855-LANNAYA, 855-526-6292
After the warmup! 😜
06/21/2024
Y'all. Look at these smiles. Couldn't resist sharing these impromptu smiles camping out deep deep on the phone! Thank you again to the Cepeda's, Tekina-eirú Maynard Prfdance, Austin's Puerto Rican Cultural Center, performers, staff, and all our supporters! We appreciate you! ✨✨✨
06/15/2024
Austin!
Looking for free last minute family friendly fun RIGHT NOW? Inside w/air conditioning! We’re performing our interactive arts ed show, The Rhythm & Movement of West Africa at Cepeda Library (651 N Pleasant Valley).
Come!
06/11/2024
Thank you to PRDF for hosting such a lovely event! The energy was wonderful, and it was great to host a culturally rich event in Austin!
Thank you to the Cepeda family for traveling to share their experiences with us. Thank you to all of the performers who diligently work hard to train and prepare for memories like these! Finally, thank you to our community! Your support makes the work of our group possible. Keep your eyes open for our next big thing!
06/09/2024
⭐️Sunday (3PM-8PM).
Celebrando 2024 features:
* Salsa Orquesta Saboré, bringing the best in classic salsa!
* Tata & Barbara Liz Cepeda, bringing Bomba Puertorriqueña with 3 generations of the Cepeda Family!
* Lannaya Drum & Dance Ensemble!
* Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance performing company.
06/07/2024
This Sunday we're joining PRFD for Celebrando 2024 - Salsa & Heritage Festival, Madre Patria África! A cultural exchange of West African and Puerto Rican traditions, handcraft artisans, authentic food, and Salsa dancing for all! Tickets @ link in bio
06/06/2024
Mami Sayon Camara performs w/us THIS SUNDAY, June 9th @ Celebrando 2024 - Salsa & Heritage Festival, Madre Patria África. Tics in bio/about.
~ Lannaya Drum & Dance Ensemble Performer / Company Teacher.
~ Field of knowledge: Traditional Guinean dance and music.
Mami is an accomplished West African dancer from Guinea, and Lannaya member! She's worked as a professional dance/drum artist since the age of ten. In Guinea, she was a member of several professional dance companies where she taught, performed and toured for ceremonies, celebrations and other special occasions. Mami has danced, trained and performed throughout the US since 2021, and excitedly now calls Austin, TX home.
5 more days till the Festival!
A Behind-the-Scenes nugget from our first workshop with PRFD:
When PRFD's director Dr. Tekina-eirú Maynard Prfdance invited us to collaborate, she emphasized why this cultural exchange is significant by saying, "While Puerto Ricans proudly celebrate our Afro-Boricua traditions, many don't know a lot about our African ancestors, or the Motherland where they came from." Seeing the musical connections and working directly with their team has been a treasure.
Link for tickets in bio!
06/04/2024
Shiny smiles from a few years back, on this day!
Done! With Hope Folarin :)
8 more days until Celebrando 2024!Our dancers have been training extra hard with one of our newest members, the extraordinary Mami Sayon Camara! We are truly grateful for Mami's artistry and generosity and can't wait for you to come see us!
05/31/2024
We're performing June 9th @ Celebrando 2024 - Salsa & Heritage Festival, Madre Patria África! Enjoy a cultural exchange of West African & Boricua dance/drum traditions, artisans, authentic food, and salsa dancing! Tics in our Bio/About page.
10 more days until we perform at Celebrando 2024 - Salsa & Heritage Festival, Madre Patria África! Check the link in our Bio/About page for ticket details and follow for updates on the Festival's progress!
05/29/2024
Woosah! 2024 marks our 16th consecutive year.
We were notified recently that Lannaya will be recommended again for inclusion in Texas Commission on the Arts’ 2024-2026 Texas Touring Roster! We are immensely thankful for this recognition and support to help share West African drum/dance with Texans in their own neighborhoods!
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Do you have your tics to Celebrando 2024 - Salsa & Heritage Festival, Madre Patria África? Get em now before it's sold out. An evening full of dancing, culture, and entertainment. We can't wait to see you there! (peep drummers Brandon 'bg' Grant, Mohamed Sylla, Aboubacar Sylla-Music; and dancers Daniela Vargas Calvo and Victoria Jara!)
Did you know?
Lannaya specifically performs Celebratory West African drum/dance, an ancient, rhythmic whole body dance-form traditionally performed to polyrhythmic live drumming. This drum/dance style is done to:
~ Honor (an occasion, such as a holiday).
~ Mark (something, like an anniversary).
We perform and teach year-round. See link in our Bio / About page to book! (and check out Mami Sayon Camara in the video!)
During our first meeting with Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance Company, it was exciting to hear the many similarities between West African and Boricua rhythms. Using our two teams' collective knowledge as a base, we created the beautiful collaboration piece that will debut at Celebrando 2024 - Salsa & Heritage Festival, Madre Patria África on June 9th!
05/23/2024
This spring we served 4,295 community members! Our school show is a fun way to share cultural education with the leaders of our future. The seed starts with them!
Here's an action shot of the Macru dance party at our last school show!
Macru is a dance and rhythm from the Susu people of Guinea, West Africa. The Susu and Mandenyi people are known for this fast-paced dance by all ages to showcase their abilities. Macru often follows Yankadi, a slow tempo dance and rhythm.
05/14/2024
Almost all of us practicing last Sat with PRFDance at the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, for June 9th's Celebrando 2024 - Salsa & Heritage Festival, Madre Patria África - Boricua & West Africa cultural exchange!
05/08/2024
ATTN VENDORS! See link below for details and application.
Lannaya Drum & Dance Ensemble is performing at Celebrando 2024 - Salsa & Heritage Festival, Madre Patria África.
This week is final week to apply to vend!
!! Last week to register !!
CALLING - HANDCRAFT ARTISANS
Celebrando 2024 - Salsa & Heritage Festival
Calling Artisans of handcraft, painted or sculpted arts & crafts. Become a vendor for this high-profile event! Spaces limited.
Register now!!
https://prfdance.org/flyers/Celebrando2024_ArtisanVendor_Agreement_Fillable.pdf
Festival Information below!
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Celebrando 2024 - Salsa & Heritage Festival
Madre Patria Africa!
JCC Ballroom at Shalom Austin
June 9, 2024 3-8pm
Find your dancing shoes! This year's Salsa & Heritage Festival will feature a cultural exchange of West African and Afro-Puerto Rican traditions, handcraft artisans, authentic food, and Salsa dancing for all!
Featuring artists:
* Salsa Orquesta Saboré, bringing the best in classic salsa!
* Tata & Barbara Liz Cepeda, bringing Bomba Puertorriqueña with 3 generations of the Cepeda Family direct from Puerto Rico!
* Lannaya, West African Drum & Dance Ensemble with Masters from West Africa!
* And our Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance performing company!
More Festival Info:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1401235027450674
** PLEASE SHARE!! **
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Puerto Rican Cultural Center
701 Tillery Street, Austin
Celebrating 27 Years - Nonprofit 501C3
Website: http://www.prfdance.org/
Email: [email protected]
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After technique class Mami Sayon Camara shares more about Yamama.
Dance technique with Mami and a few new faces!
04/22/2024
Hard earned smiles after our musicians' rehearsal.
Lannaya Drum & Dance Ensemble rehearsing with Escuela de Bomba y Plena Tata Cepeda as we prep for
Celebrando 2024 - Salsa & Heritage Festival, Madre Patria África!
Boricua & West Africa cultural exchange!
June 9, 2024, 3-8pm
Save the date and we'll see you there!
Saturday morning's sun-shiny rehearsal!
Come see us for FREE this SUNDAY, April 7, 2024!
~~ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Public workshops and cultural exchange (history, dance, songs, traditions) led by Boricua masters and Lannaya.
* 11:00 - 12pm: Boricua masters.
✨✨12 noon - 1:00 pm Lannaya
~ 2:00 - 5:00 PM Interactive Picnic Performances:
1st set approx. 2:30/2:45 pm: Boricua Masters/Cepedas.
✨✨2nd set approx 3:45 / 4:00 PM: Lannaya.
04/05/2024
FREE public workshops, cultural exchange and picnic performances this weekend with Lannaya Drum & Dance Ensemble and the Puerto Rican Cultural Center (701 Tillery St., Ste 13 Austin, TX 78702)! On the lawn, so bring your blankets, chairs, neighbors, friends and family!
SUNDAY, April 7, 2024
~~ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Public workshops and cultural exchange (history, dance, songs, traditions) led by Boricua masters and Lannaya.
* 11:00 - 12pm: Boricua masters.
* 12 noon - 1:00 pm Lannaya.
~ 2:00 - 5:00 PM Interactive Picnic Performances:
1st set approx. 2:30/2:45 pm: Boricua Masters/Cepedas.
2nd set approx 3:45 / 4:00 PM: Lannaya!
Tani - intro by Aboubacar Sylla Aboubacar Sylla on krin, performs the intro to Tani. Tani (also known as 88) is a rhythm and dance from Mali, Africa,Performance recorded at Taylor Middle S...
03/14/2024
We are getting ready for Celebrando 2024 - Salsa & Heritage Festival, Madre Patria África! Boricua & West Africa cultural exchange! Are you a dancer? We're currently welcoming new performers to apply for this upcoming paid gig!
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Our Story
Lannaya Drum & Dance (Lannaya) is a nonprofit 501 c(3) organization formed in 2000. Our mission is to expose and educate audiences to authentic and progressive interpretations of drum & dance of the African diaspora. The bulk of our performance repertoire features rhythms and dances of Guinea, located in West Africa.
We are committed to sharing the vibrant cultural traditions of West Africa through performances and education. Our public programming includes interactive school shows, educational workshops, festival appearances, public performances, programming for parties, receptions, and a host of special events. In the Su Su language of Guinea, Lannaya means “confidence.” It’s what we seek to express in our work and instill in audiences through a variety of programming suitable for small/large audiences, and diverse facilities, including:
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2200 TILLERY Street, STE A
Austin, TX
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Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 11am - 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 9pm |
| Friday | 11am - 4pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 3pm |
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