Ni Dembaya African Dance & Drum Ensemble is a community promoting empowerment, healing, and self-awareness through traditional African and African-inspired music and dance. Join the movement on Sundays for drum and African dance classes! Ni Dembaya's instructors have devoted much time to the study and practice of cultural music, movements, and traditions from the African continent and diaspora. The classes offered primarily focus on rhythms, dances, and songs from the Manding peoples of modern day Guinea, Mali, Senegal, Liberia, and Ivory Coast; though other ethnic groups and areas may be covered.

Ni Dembaya African Drum Class

Sundays, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

$20/class, + $5 for drum rental, if needed (must RSVP by 12:30 p.m. for drum rental)

**Class fee may be more for occasional guest instructors or special workshops

Payments accepted in advance via Zelle, Cashapp, or PayPal (especially if drum rental is needed), and at the door if bringing your own drum

Contact: 202-469-0264 for RSVP, more info, and payments

Main Instructors:  Yuma "Docta Yew" Bellomee and "Bobo" Earl Bellomee

Ni Dembaya West African Dance Class (featuring Live Drumming)

Sundays, 3:45 p.m. - 5 p.m.

$15/class

**Class fee may be more for occasional guest instructors or special workshops

Payments accepted in advance and at the door

Contact:  202-469-0264 for more info and advance payment info

Main Instructors:  Shaleena Capers & Paul Joseph

IG:  @nidembaya

FB:  facebook.com/nidembaya