Giwayen Mata

Giwayen Mata The term GIWAYEN MATA literally translates “Elephant Women” in the West Afrikan Hausa language.
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GIWAYEN MATA is the award-winning soul-stirring, all-sistah, dance, percussion, and vocal ensemble founded in 1993 The term GIWAYEN MATA literally translates “Elephant Women” in the West Afrikan Hausa language. This is the title that is given to women who lead women’s organizations. Elephants are matriarchal, nurturing, and powerful as were the founders of GIWAYEN MATA who banned together as women artists who were leaders in the community taking the brave step to play drums in a way that women had not in the city of Atlanta. The founding women of GIWAYEN MATA interpreted the term to mean “Elephant Leaders of Women”. To fulfill this name, GIWAYEN MATA has moved and wooed audiences from New York to Texas and at venues throughout the southeast with entertainment that is empowering, enlightening, and educational.

10/01/2026

We have back-to-back dance weeks! Join us for class again this Sunday, October 4 and on October 18 at Moving in the Spirit.

Learn more and register online at GiwayenMata.org

10/01/2026

Last Sunday’s Community Appreciation Class was a double header with Sinte and Kuku!

09/24/2026

This Sunday class is FREE! Join us at Moving In The Spirit for a free community appreciation class open to all! Register online at GiwayenMata.org, donations are welcome.

Peace and blessings, family! Giwayen Mata class is canceled this Sunday, September 13.Our usual space was unavailable so...
09/11/2026

Peace and blessings, family! Giwayen Mata class is canceled this Sunday, September 13.

Our usual space was unavailable so we worked to secure an alternate venue. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, that option did not fully manifest. We are committed to upholding the highest standards for our community, ensuring participant health and safety, quality venue, accessibility, and an amazing experience. For those reasons we are canceling on September 13 and returning on September 27.

Mark your calendars! On Sunday, September 27 Giwayen Mata will host a FREE Community Appreciation Class at our regular time and location – 3:00pm to 4:30pm at Moving In The Spirit!

Thank you for your love and understanding. We look forward to seeing you soon!

09/09/2026

This Friday, Giwayen Mata is bringing a full production to The Pavillion at Art Farm at Serenbe in Chattahoochee Hills, Ga! Enjoy movement, rhythms, and engagement the Giwa way!

Tickets available at artfarmatserenbe.org/events

08/27/2026

Another exciting Yokui class this past Sunday!

08/21/2026

Add dance to your schedule for the weekend! Giwa is gathering this Sunday, August 23 at Moving in the Spirit, from 3 - 4:30pm for a high energy dance class with our community of dancers and drummers. If you can walk, come join us on the floor! If you want to bring your drums, or just watch, that's ok too.

Register online at GiwayenMata.org (we are cashless so we encourage you to register in advance).

Last Sunday we were back on the dance floor after taking our annual summer break in July! We gathered, we celebrated, an...
08/16/2026

Last Sunday we were back on the dance floor after taking our annual summer break in July! We gathered, we celebrated, and sent one of our young community dancers off with love and blessings. 💛

Hey Fam, let's DANCE!!! After a month long break, dance class is back this Sunday! We're getting our bodies moving at 3:...
08/06/2026

Hey Fam, let's DANCE!!! After a month long break, dance class is back this Sunday! We're getting our bodies moving at 3:00pm so register in advance then meet us on the floor. Everyone, all skill levels, and all ages can come to dance, drum, or just sit and soak it all in.

Info and registration at GiwayenMata.org

See you soon!

Save these dates and join us for some fun, high energy, dance, drum, and community!Register online at GiwayenMata.org ...
08/01/2026

Save these dates and join us for some fun, high energy, dance, drum, and community!

Register online at GiwayenMata.org

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