New York, NY
Teranga Dance Conference
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Location
- The Ailey Studios
- 405 W 55th Street
- New York, NY
Drop-In Class: $25
Saturday Full Pass: $100
Sunday Full Pass: $120
Teranga students pay $18 for single classes. Please visit the Ailey Extension Desk to receive your discount with proof of ID.
Teranga is a powerful word from the Wolof language of Senegal, often translated as “hospitality,” but it means so much more. Teranga speaks to a deep cultural value of community care, generosity, warmth, and belonging. It is the spirit of welcoming others with open arms, open hearts, and shared joy.
The Teranga Dance Conference invites you to experience the Teranga spirit through dance. This conference brings together world-class artists, cultural ambassadors, and movement practitioners to guide you through the rhythms of the African Diaspora—all in one transformational weekend.
Schedule
Saturday, June 13
10:00–11:30am | Afro'Dance with Angel Kaba |
11:30am–1:00pm | Kutiro with Assane Konte |
1:00–2:30pm | Guinean Traditional with Moumimatou Camara |
2:30–4:00pm | Senegalese Traditional Wongo with Bakary Fall |
4:00–5:30pm | Sabar with Babacar M'Baye |
Sunday, June 14
10:00–11:30am | Kutiro with Ousman Sall |
11:30am–1:00pm | West African Dance with Maguette Camara |
1:00–2:30pm | Traditional Senegalese Dance with Marie Basse-Wiles & Mariama Basse |
2:30–4:00pm | Haitian Folkloric Dance with Linda Franciose |
4:00–5:30pm | Guinean Traditional with Ismael Kouyate |
| 5:30–7:00pm | Sabar with Bakary Fall |
FAQs
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Students are also welcome to sign up for class at the Extension Desk at The Joan Weill Center for Dance by paying with card, cash, or contactless payments.
You must be 16 or older to take Ailey Extension classes and workshops.
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