TéMaTé 2026 CONVENING 2026
OCTOBER 17–18
WORKSHOPS • DANCE • MUSIC • PERFORMANCE
WHEN
SAT. OCTOBER 17
10:00AM AWA PIKINE:
SABAR DANCE
11:30AM DJENEBA SAKO:
DJEMBE DANCE (MALI)
1:00PM BARAKISSA COULIBALY:
DJEMBE DANCE (IVORY COAST)
MAGETTE SOW:
SABAR RHYTHM AND DRUM
2:30PM ABDOU “BAYEFALL” SYLLA:
KUTIRO DANCE
4:00PM KATI HERNANDEZ:
AFRO CUBAN
8:00PM CONCERT: DETROIT SCHOOL OF ARTS
EVOLVING LEGACY
SUN. OCTOBER 18
10:00AM IDY CISS:
DJEMBE DANCE (SENEGAL)
11:30AM KATI HERNANDEZ:
AFRO CUBAN
PAPA ASSANE MBAYE:
DJEMBE AND DUN DRUM
1:00PM T.AYO ALSTON:
DUN DANCE (IVORY COAST)
2:30PM DJENEBA SAKO:
DJEMBE DANCE (MALI
4:30PM AWA PIKINE + ABDOU “BAYEFALL” SYLLA:
KAAY FECC = COME DANCE (SABAR)
WHERE
WORKSHOPS
THE ANDY
3000 FENKELL AVE., DETROIT, MI
Times above
free parking on site
CONCERT
DETROIT SCHOOL OF ARTS
123 SELDEN, DETROIT, MI
Doors at 7PM Show at 8PM
metered street parking and free parking lots on cross street of Selden & Cass
ACCOMODATIONS
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
24977 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI 48076
Reservations must be made by 10/2/2026 to guarantee the group rate of $139.00
YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS
By purchasing a ticket to our annual convening conference and/or concert, you directly support TeMaTe Institute, a 501(c)3 nonprofit committed to sharing the movements and history of West African rhythms and the wider African diaspora.
Your support helps TeMaTe:
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Create new interactive workshops that teach multigenerational drumming and dance classes for residents in Metro Detroit.
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Reduces financial barriers to arts and culture programs, helping us to provide free or low cost classes/events to low and moderate income households..
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Artistic development and mentorships for performance company members which provides experience, training, and tools to build strong technique and performance ability..
EVENT FAQs
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The concert showcases TeMaTe’s dance company. There will be up to six dances /scenes over a two-hour period with a short intermission.
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Sessions include traditional West African dances and more!
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In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and our own commitment to making programs accessible, all facilities utilized by TeMaTe Institute for Black Dance and Culture are ADA compliant. If you require any special accommodations, please call (313) 603-5149 or email hello@tematedance.com in advance of the program. We will make sure to address your needs.
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Yes. Volunteers receive free or discounted admission. Applications are currently open.