MISSION

Balafon West African Dance Ensemble was created to carry forward a cultural legacy that moves people to experience the joy of traditional dance forms, explore connections with African culture and celebrate the contributions of women and West African peoples to the arts.

​VISION

African dance has the power to develop confidence and connection and to uplift and inspire through joyful expressions. Whether finding inner balance and freely dancing to your own beat, or moving in step together we say, “drummer play”!

Programs + Performances

Experience soul-stirring West African music and dance with Balafon and learn more about the upcoming events and performances of Balafon or how you can join the ensemble through programming.

Support

Arts are a window to the world and source of upliftment and wellness. Your support ensures that people of all ages and cultural backgrounds have access to soul-stirring West African arts that promise to entertain and uplift our spirits through challenging and restorative music and movement.

Support