Kuungana Cossan Workshop

Would  you like to learn the art of West African drum or dance or would you just like to brush up on your skills.  Join us on Saturday, June 22, 2019 for a FREE dance and drum workshop.  Joining us is world renowned dancer, Assane Konte, a national of Senegal, West Africa.  He is one of the original founders of KanKouran West African Dance Company of Washington D.C.  He also serves as the company’s Artistic Director, choreographer, and costume designer.  His career as a professional dancer began at age 15 with “Ballet Africaine de Diebel Guee” of Dakar, Senegal.  Also joining Assane from his dance company is Ali Rahmann a master drummer.   Along with the expertise of Baba Kevin Collins, Director of Kuungana African Drum and Dance Company and expert drummer we have local drummers Famadou, Kenny Lanehart and Joseph Harvey available offering their support and skills in drumming.