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.

06/22/2026
06/22/2026

West African dance class
Guinean tradition
MONDAYS, 7-8:30 pm
details in link in bio

06/15/2026

HAPPY MONDAY! Class is on tonight!
7 - 8:30 pm @ Tapestry Dance, 2015 E Riverside Dr, Building 7, Austin, TX 78741.

Class registration open now; info in bio and will also be dropped in comments.

>> Video is of Mami teaching last April 25th at Dance Africa Fest's Rhythm Routes dance conference.

06/07/2026

West African dance from Guinea, taught to live drumming — EVERY MONDAY night in Austin, TX. All levels welcome. 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, lays down live drumming — rhythms you feel as much as you hear.

Here's what matters: this class was built to create steady income for Mami through her teaching. Every person who shows up directly supports a working artist sharing her culture and her gift with Austin, week after week.

If you've been looking for a way to connect more deeply — to culture, community, and living tradition — this is it.

🎟️ Reserve your spot here 👉https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/west-africa-dance-class-with-mami-camara

You can book ahead through November 2026!

Can't make it? Share this post — every share helps this tradition grow in Austin.

06/01/2026

West African (Guinean) dance class with Mami Sayon Camara!
MONDAYS, 7 - 8:30 pm. THROUGHOUT JUNE.
Join us, or please consider donating a class ticket. Class details in bio.

Join us in class on Mondays, year-round!
05/25/2026

Join us in class on Mondays, year-round!

Feel the rhythm, embrace West African culture, and move with purpose!Every Monday night, Lannaya Drum & Dance invites you to an exhilarating dance class led by the incomparable Mami Sayon Camara, Lannaya’s Dance Director. This isn’t just an ordinary exercise class—it’s a vibrant celebrat...

Class is on for Monday, May 25th, and EVERY Monday. Join us!
05/22/2026

Class is on for Monday, May 25th, and EVERY Monday. Join us!

Feel the rhythm, embrace West African culture, and move with purpose!Every Monday night, Lannaya Drum & Dance invites you to an exhilarating dance class led by the incomparable Mami Sayon Camara, Lannaya’s Dance Director. This isn’t just an ordinary exercise class—it’s a vibrant celebrat...

West African Dance Class Every Monday!Early voting for the Texas runoffs is also happening this week—cast your vote, the...
05/21/2026

West African Dance Class Every Monday!
Early voting for the Texas runoffs is also happening this week—cast your vote, then reserve your spot and join us!

Feel the rhythm, embrace West African culture, and move with purpose!Every Monday night, Lannaya Drum & Dance invites you to an exhilarating dance class led by the incomparable Mami Sayon Camara, Lannaya’s Dance Director. This isn’t just an ordinary exercise class—it’s a vibrant celebrat...

05/17/2026

Join us! Learn traditional West African dance from Guinea. Mondays, 7-8:30 pm at Tapestry Dance (2015 E Riverside Dr., Building 7, Austin, TX 78741)

05/11/2026

Join us! Spend Mondays with Mami!

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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