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Established in 1983, KanKouran is a Washington, DC–based performing arts company preserving the essence of traditional West African dance and music through authentic performances, arts education, and cultural exchange since 1983.

11/04/2026

Let’s celebrate! 🎉 A little joy, a little release, and a whole lot of rhythm! 💃🏾🥁

Join us TONIGHT for our weekly Adult West African Dance Class—live drumming, movement, and community!

🕢 7:30–9:00 PM
📍 Dance Exchange | Takoma Park, MD
✨ All levels welcome!
🔗 Registration link in our bio!

See you on the dance floor!

11/03/2026

Searching for a West African dance class in the DMV? Your search ends here! 💃🏾🌍

Join us for KanKouran’s weekly Adult West African Dance Class: live drumming, movement, and community!

🗓 Wednesdays
🕢 7:30–9:00 PM
📍 Dance Exchange | Takoma Park, MD
✨ All levels welcome!
🔗 Registration Link in Bio!

See you on the dance floor!

10/30/2026

We’re back! We’ve missed dancing with you! 💃🏾
Bring your family and join us for a Saturday filled with the rhythm, movement, and joy of West African dance and drumming!

Saturday Class Schedule
🥁 11:15 AM–12:00 PM | Children’s Drum
✨ 12:15–1:00 PM | Children’s Dance, Ages 4–8
✨ 1:00–1:45 PM | Pre-Teen + Teen Dance, Ages 9+
💃🏾 1:45–3:15 PM | Adult Dance

📍 Dance Exchange
7117 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD

🔗 Link in bio to register early!

Meet us on the dance floor this Saturday!

10/28/2026

Join us for a beginner-friendly West African dance class with KanKouran! 🥁 All experience levels are welcome.

📍 Dance Exchange
7117 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, MD
🗓 Wednesdays | 7:30–9 PM
🎟 $15 per class

Bring water, wear comfortable clothes, and come ready to move!

🔗 Register early through the link in our bio!

⚠️ Please note: Adult Drum Classes are paused through November 18 and will resume on Wednesday, November 25. 🥁🗓️

10/24/2026

⚠️ Reminder: All KanKouran programming is canceled today due to Dance Exchange studio closure.

See you in the studio this Wednesday!
Adult Drum: 6:30–7:30 PM
Adult Dance: 7:30–9:00 PM

We hope you find a moment to dance this weekend! 💃🏾

10/23/2026

⚠️ CLASS CANCELLATION

All classes are cancelled tomorrow, Saturday, October 24, 2026, due to Dance Exchange studio closure.

We hope you find a moment to dance this weekend! Thank you for your continued support. See you on the dance floor this Wednesday, October 28!

10/21/2026

It’s almost that time! 🥁 Join us in the studio for KanKouran Wednesdays!

Drum Class begins at 6:30 PM, followed by Adult Dance Class at 7:30 PM. 💃🏾

📍 Dance Exchange

It’s not too late to register—visit the link in our bio. We look forward to dancing and drumming with you!

10/17/2026

⚠️ REMINDER 💃🏾

All classes are cancelled today, Saturday, October 17, 2026, due to Dance Exchange studio closure.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. See you on the dance floor this Wednesday, October 21!🌍

10/16/2026

⚠️ CLASS CANCELLATION NOTICE

All KanKouran classes are canceled Saturday, October 17, 2026, due to Dance Exchange studio closure.

• Children’s Drum
• Children’s Dance
• Preteen/Teen Dance
• Adult Dance

Thank you for your understanding.

See you on the dance floor this Wednesday!

Address

Dance Exchange 7117 Maple Avenue
Takoma Park, MD
20912

Website

http://www.kankouran.org/, https://linktr.ee/kankourandance

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