What does Balafon mean? Balafon West African Dance Ensemble is named after the balafon, an ancestor to instruments such as the marimba and xylophone. This traditional West African …

Bringing Mama Kadiatou’s theatrical flair gained from years touring with Guinea’s national dance company, and her desire to break the mold as one of the few women-led directors of an …

1,061 Followers, 171 Following, 193 Posts - Balafon West African Dance (@balafondance) on Instagram: "Balafon promotes an informed, women-centered appreciation for traditional West …

Check out these events where Balafon will be offering African cultural programming. Balafon’s annual Black River African Dance experience is back with a miniFest of hands-on dance …

Balafon West African Dance Ensemble is ready to bring the vibrant energy of African culture to your celebration with: Powerful traditional dances Live drumming that moves the soul …

2025年2月19日 · SHARON, Pa. (WKBN) — African dance can be a celebration of community and culture. On Wednesday, the movements of West African dance were featured on the Penn …

2025年2月12日 · SHARON, Pa. — Penn State Shenango welcomes the Balafon West African Dance Ensemble to campus as part of its series of Black History Month events. The …

Balafon West African Dance Ensemble, founded by the late “Mama” Kadiatou Conte a native of the Republic of Guinea, seeks to see an elevated appreciation for African dance around the …

Under the direction of Kadiatou Conte, the mission of Balafon West African Dance Ensemble is to provide an insightful, woman-centered perspective on West African tradition and culture as a …

Balafon West African Dance Ensemble offers vibrant, high-energy performances featuring traditional West African dance, music, and storytelling—perfect for honoring the rich cultural …