Ammaya Dance & Drum

Performing Group

Ammaya Dance & Drum is an ensemble of dancers and drummers who practice traditional West African and African diasporic dance and drumming throughout the New England area. This troupe includes professional West African drummers, as well as a diverse group of professional American artists with a rich variety of dance and music backgrounds. The ensemble performs at concerts, school assemblies, festivals, parties, weddings and more. Ammaya presents the rich tradition of West African music and dance, then allows the audience to participate actively in the rhythms, movement and song. Our performances are full of spirit and fun for all ages. The ensemble performs to uplift the hearts of their audiences, playing for the joy and healing inherent in African traditions.

Come dance and drum with us to uplift your spirits! African dance and drumming brings people together in happiness, for rejuvenation, health and community. Release stress, work it out and get into to the rhythms....

Please contact us if you would like our ensemble to perform at your concert, assembly, party, wedding or festival; or if you are interested in our dance and drumming workshops.

Primary Discipline

Dance - Ethnic

Additional Disciplines

Music - Ethnic / World

Activities

Arts Instruction / Lessons
Performance / Concert / Reading
Wedding / Parties / Private Gatherings
Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
Community Arts
Exhibitions
Professional Network Gatherings / Events
Residency - Community
Cultural Education
Residency - In School

Awards

  • Local Cultural Council Grants: Mid-Cape Cultural Council
  • Local Cultural Council Grants: Wellfleet Cultural Council
  • Massachusetts Cultural Council Artist Covid Recovery Grant
  • Music Educators and Teaching Fellowship Grant
  • Arts Foundation of Cape Cod Grant
  • Local Cultural Council Grants: Yarmouth Cultural Council
  • Local Cultural Council Grants: Provincetown Cultural Council
  • Local Cultural Council Grants: Orleans Cultural Council
  • Local Cultural Council Grants: Falmouth Cultural Council
  • Local Cultural Council Grants: Mashpee Cultural Council

Education

  • Yale University, Theater Studies and Religious Studies, BA
  • Berklee College of Music: Music Education and Special Needs Study Group
  • Music Educators and Teaching Fellowship

Professional Associations

  • Mid-Cape Cultural Directory
  • Community Music School of Springfield

Additional Information

  • Year founded: 2004
  • Is a Teaching Artist
  • Is a Touring Artist
  • Approx. 30 events per year
  • Geographic Reach: City/Town-wide, County-wide, Surrounding Counties/Region, State-wide, Surrounding States/Region
  • Seasons active: Year round