Lannaya Drum & Dance Ensemble

Lannaya Drum & Dance Ensemble Expose/educate audiences to authentic, progressive interpretations of African diaspora drum/dance. Want to quickly make a donation? WHAT DO WE DO?

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WHO ARE WE? Lannaya Drum & Dance is an award-winning, Black-led 501c(3) nonprofit performing arts organization founded in 2000 in Austin, Texas. Lannaya is a vibrant community of seasoned and emerging dancers, drummers, and musicians passionate about preserving and sharing the rich traditions of West African music and dance. Our missi

on is to expose and educate audiences to authentic and progressive interpretations of drum and dance of the African diaspora. We’re dedicated to honoring and celebrating West African culture through the powerful rhythms of drum and dance, while making a meaningful impact on the cultural landscape of Austin, TX. Lannaya fosters connection, team building, and cultural awareness through dynamic performances and education. We’ve offered authentic interpretations of West African drum and dance to diverse audiences, including corporations, festivals, special events, and K-12 students in Austin ISD, Eanes ISD, Taylor ISD, Round Top-Carmine ISD, Schulenburg ISD, and Del Valle ISD. Since 2008, we've performed statewide for Texans in their own communities, and our quality has been validated since 2008 by the Texas Commission on the Arts, and the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division, and since 2023 by Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department, and in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

09/07/2026

Watch Lannaya move 🥁✨ Mon nights: West African dance class w/ Mami, 7–8:30 pm. Sat Sept 12: FREE class at noon + FREE Day of Dance performance — Lannaya performs in the 3pm Main Hall showcase! Details in bio.

Check us out! 1/ Check out Lannaya online in this video, 2/ Monday nights check out West African dance class w/ Mami, f...
09/07/2026

Check us out!
1/ Check out Lannaya online in this video,

2/ Monday nights check out West African dance class w/ Mami, from 7-8:30pm

3/ and 4/ THIS SAT, Sept 12, take a FREE dance class w/Mami @ 12 noon.

Stay to watch Lannaya (and so many other groups) perform for FREE at the 3rd annual Day of Dance 2026, held at Austin ISD Performing Arts Center. Lannaya performs in the Main Hall 3 pm Showcase!

Lannaya Drum & Dance performing at a recent out-of-town wedding cel...

09/05/2026

Yes! West African dance class is happening this Labor Day, Sept 7th. Join us Mondays in Austin, TX. Class details at link in bio.

Countdown to Day of DanceAustin, September 12 is almost here — and we are DANCING! 💃First up in our spotlight: our very ...
09/02/2026

Countdown to Day of Dance
Austin, September 12 is almost here — and we are DANCING! 💃

First up in our spotlight: our very own Mami Sayon Camara, Dance Director at Lannaya Drum & Dance, will lead a traditional West African dance class rooted in the rhythms and movement of Guinea. All levels welcome — whether you've been dancing for years or this is your very first class, everyone is welcome to join. ✨

📅 Saturday, September 12
🕛 Mami's class begins at 12 NOON
📍 AISD Performing Arts Center, Austin TX
🕒 Full event runs 10AM–5PM
💸 100% FREE

Come feel the beat, take Mami's class, and watch Lannaya perform live later in the day. Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your whole crew — this is a celebration for all ages.

Day of Dance 2026 is presented in partnership with MINDPOP, the City of Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment division, and AISD Fine Arts.

This is just the beginning — follow along all week as we count down to September 12th!

RSVP now: https://austinisdpac.ludus.com/index.php

Save this post and mark your calendar. ✨

Lannaya Drum & Dance Ensemble is performing at Day of Dance 2026 — live drumming and powerful West African dance, all 10...
09/02/2026

Lannaya Drum & Dance Ensemble is performing at Day of Dance 2026 — live drumming and powerful West African dance, all 100% FREE and open to everyone!

🎭 Catch our performance at Day of Dance:
📅 Saturday, Sept 12, 2026
🕒 Showcase #4, Main Hall — starting at 3:00 PM
📍 Austin ISD Performing Arts Center, Austin TX
💸 100% FREE & open to all

Come early, stay late, and bring everyone — kids, grandparents, neighbors, the whole crew. Culture this alive is best experienced together.

RSVP at link in bio.

Save this post and mark your calendar. ✨

🥁 Countdown to Day of DanceMeet Mami Camara! Our Dance Director leads a traditional West African dance class (rooted in ...
09/02/2026

🥁 Countdown to Day of Dance

Meet Mami Camara! Our Dance Director leads a traditional West African dance class (rooted in Guinea) at Day of Dance 2026 — all levels welcome. 💃

📅 Sept 12 | 🕛 12 noon | 📍 Austin ISD Performing Arts Center | 💸 FREE

Come dance, watch Lannaya perform, and feel the beat with us. RSVP at the link in bio, save this post, and mark your calendar! ✨

08/30/2026

Join us Mondays in Austin, TX!! West African dance class taught to live drumming. Class details at link in bio.

08/30/2026

Join us! MONDAYS in Austin, TX — for West African (Guinean) dance class!
All levels welcome. Class moves at a fast pace, taught to live drumming.

✨ Link in bio for tickets.
>Drummers welcome to drop in with your own drum.

08/23/2026

Join us! MONDAYS in Austin, TX — West African dance class!

Focus: Guinea. All levels welcome. Come dance, train, and dive deep into culture — class moves at a fast pace, taught to live drumming.

Expect to learn iconic Guinean dance basics, movement vocabulary, short dances, and a few accompanying call and response songs — all taught to live drumming, with musical breaks guiding changes in movement.

Mami Sayon Camara leads class — an Austin-based Guinean national rooted deep in the Baga family lineage she carries from Conakry. Mohamed Sylla, also from Guinea, leads the drumming.

>> Drummers are welcome to drop in with your own drum.

08/16/2026

West African dance from Guinea, taught to live drumming — EVERY MONDAY night in Austin, TX. Ideal for total beginners, curious movers, and seasoned dancers — just bring yourself.

Mami Sayon Camara leads the class as part of Lannaya Drum & Dance. An Austin-based artist and Guinean national, Mami’s deeply rooted in the drum and dance traditions of Guinea. Mohamed Sylla, also from Guinea, is lead drummer for class.

When you take class you’re directly supporting West African artists, culture and community.

Class details in bio.

Address

701 Tillery Street Ste 12, #198
Austin, TX
78702

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11:30pm - 5pm
Wednesday 11:30pm - 5pm
Thursday 11:30am - 4pm
7:15pm - 9:15pm
Friday 11:30am - 4pm
6pm - 9:15pm

Telephone

+18555266292

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