House Africana Experience

An immersive Afro House dance experience with guest instructor Khadijah, live percussion by Frankie Malloy, and a DJ set by West.
About this Event

Step into the House Africana Experience — a night where movement, rhythm, and culture collide.

Join us for an immersive Afro House dance workshop led by guest instructor Khadijah, paired with live percussion by Frankie Malloy (Wontanara) and a DJ set by West (Pendulum Sessions ATL). This is more than a class — it's a full sensory journey through rhythm, self-expression, and community.

Event Details

• 📅 Friday, July 17th
• 🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• 📍 City Dance & Music, 524 Plasters Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30324

What to Expect

• A guided Afro House dance workshop for all levels
• Live percussion accompaniment
• A curated DJ set to close out the night
• A high-energy, welcoming space to move, sweat, and connect with culture
  Khadijah Sifferlah-Griffin is an Emmy-nominated dancer, choreographer, and community leader based between Brooklyn and Atlanta. She is internationally recognized as half of the acclaimed dance duo Al Taw'am, blending House and traditional West African dance, with performances at venues including Lincoln Center and the Guggenheim. Alongside her twin sister Umi IMAN, she co-founded Sequoia Ascension, an Atlanta-based organization supporting Black and Native American communities through housing and the arts.
  By registering for this event, you acknowledge and agree to the following: You are voluntarily participating in a physical dance class and assume full responsibility for any risks involved, including but not limited to physical injury, strain, or health complications that may occur during, or as a result of, this class — whether inside or outside the venue. You confirm that you are physically able to participate and take full responsibility for disclosing any relevant health conditions to yourself prior to class; Wontanara and its instructors, staff, and venue partners are not responsible for assessing your fitness to participate. Wontanara, its instructors, staff, and the venue are released from liability for any injury, loss, or damage — physical, medical, or otherwise — arising before, during, or after the workshop. Photography and video may be taken during the event for promotional use, and by attending you consent to your likeness being used for this purpose unless you notify us in writing in advance. All participants agree to these terms as a condition of entry.