TéMaTé Institute for Black Dance and Culture is a social justice organization using dance as a tool for community engagement.
Supporting dancers, thought leaders, culture workers, and advance the culture through to nurture the spirit, disseminate knowledge.
WHAT WE OFFER
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Weekly Dance Classes
We invite you to experience West African dance during our Wednesday classes. This class is perfect for beginners up to advanced students! Classes are from 6-7:30 pm and are $15 to register online, $20 at the door, or $67.50 for 5 classes per student.
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Book Us
We offer curated performances and cultural activations through dance and drum workshops for your special events.
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Annual Convening for Black Dance and Culture
A two-day experience where expert instructors come together to teach regional dances from West Africa and beyond. The Saturday evening concert is a transformative experience of dance and storytelling rooted in honoring the rituals of life throughout the African diaspora.
