West African Drumming and Dance Spring Concert
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 3:00pm
CFA Green
RESERVE NOWFree and open to the public.
Rain location: Crowell Concert Hall
An invigorating performance filled with the rhythms of West Africa, featuring Assistant Professor of Music John Dankwa PhD ’18 and Douglas J. and Midge Bowen Bennet Associate Professor of Dance, African Scholars Faculty Mentor, and Associate Professor at the Center for Prison Education Iddi Saaka joined by students in West African music and dance classes.
Admission is free, and everyone is welcome. We encourage you to RSVP to help us with our planning and to get a reminder the day before this event. While RSVPs are not required for entry, they are a big help! While you're on campus, feel free to talk with our gallery assistants about the exhibitions and other upcoming special programs, like our student-led tours.