WEST AFRICAN DANCE
FEEL THE RHYTHM. JOIN THE DANCE.
Experience the energy, movement, music, and joy of West African Dance through this FREE community program from Ballet Spartanburg.
Open to ages 2–80+, this four-month program welcomes participants of all experience levels to move, learn, and connect while exploring the rich traditions, rhythms, history, and culture of West African Dance.
About the class
Location: Ballet Spartanburg Studios, Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg, SC 29306
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 7:15–8:15 PM
Classes Begin: January 5, 2027
Ages: 2–80+
Cost: FREE
Experience: No previous dance experience required
*A 2027 West African Community Dance Registration Form MUST be completed and submitted for each participant.
READY TO JOIN US?
All participants must complete and submit a 2027 West African Community Dance Registration Form.
Completed forms may be submitted to the Ballet Spartanburg office or emailed to Outreach Coordinator Susan Woodham at swoodham@balletspartanburg.org.
MOVE. LEARN. CONNECT.
Led by Angela Gibson and accompanied by live drumming from Hamadi Brown, each class brings movement and music together in an energetic and welcoming environment.
Participants will explore West African Dance while learning about its history, culture, rhythms, and traditions. Along the way, they'll experience the joy of movement, exercise, self-expression, and dancing together as a community.
The program culminates in an end-of-year dance demonstration at Chapman Cultural Center in May, giving participants the opportunity to share what they've learned and celebrate the experience together.
Come move with us!
thanks to our sponsorS!
BECOME A MEMBER
Support Ballet Spartanburg with a tax-deductible gift and help keep us dancing.