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Drum, Dance & Storytelling: An African Cultural Experience

2026-02-28

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Join in this thrilling FREE drumming and dance workshop celebrating the vibrant traditions of West Africa! Fuse rhythm, movement, and ancestral stories in a co-created space of learning, connection, and community.

Local vendors, cultural food offerings, and an African tea experience round out the day, which will close with a live performance of music and storytelling.

Registration 2:00pm-2:30pm

Ceremonial Drum Call 2:30pm-3:00pm

Drumming workshop 3:00pm-4:00pm

Dance Workshop 4:30pm-6:00pm

Storytelling, live performance, and music performance 6:00pm-7:00pm

Drum, Dance & Storytelling: An African Cultural Experience

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Drum, Dance & Storytelling: An African Cultural Experience
Location
Open Space Visitor Center
Open Space Visitor Center
6500 Coors NW
Website https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/open-space/open-space-visitor-center

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Office Location:

1258 Ortiz SE

#304

Albuquerque, NM 87108

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Phone: (505) 407-6784

Email: info@nmblc.org

Date
Feb 28 2026
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Time
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Drum, Dance & Storytelling: An African Cultural Experience

Join in this thrilling FREE drumming and dance workshop celebrating the vibrant traditions of West Africa! Fuse rhythm, movement, and ancestral stories in a co-created space of learning, connection, and community.

Local vendors, cultural food offerings, and an African tea experience round out the day, which will close with a live performance of music and storytelling.

Registration 2:00pm-2:30pm

Ceremonial Drum Call 2:30pm-3:00pm

Drumming workshop 3:00pm-4:00pm

Dance Workshop 4:30pm-6:00pm

Storytelling, live performance, and music performance 6:00pm-7:00pm

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