Giwayen Mata
1241 Campbellton Place Southwest, Atlanta, 30310
(678) 613-8342
Giwayen Mata is an all-women dance, drum, and singing group in Atlanta that celebrates African traditions. It teaches dance classes open to everyone, performs at local and national events, and runs youth programs like a dance fitness camp. It is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is partly funded by Fulton County and the Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs. Offers: West African dance classes open to all; Performances and booking; Youth dance fitness camp; Community walk and drum events; Black woman August community events. Call (678) 613-8342, email giwayenmata@gmail.com, or visit giwayenmata.org.
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What they offer 4
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Bantaba Participatory Lecture DemoService
A 50-minute talk and demonstration with dancers and drummers that can be booked for schools and educational events. Audience members also try some dancing and drumming. It can be done live or online.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Bi-weekly West African Dance ClassProgram
5 hour dance class every other Sunday with live drumming. It teaches dances from West African peoples. People of all ages and levels can join.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Giwa-toto Dance/Drum ClassService
A 45-minute dance and/or drum lesson made for children, led by Giwayen Mata members. It includes a warm up, some background on the dances, and lots of dancing or drumming. It is booked through the group.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Performance BookingsService
Giwayen Mata takes requests to perform at events. Performances are one of three kinds of bookings the group offers.
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