Dance Classes
Alongside Mahiri's drum program, Farafina Kan offers two dedicated dance classes — a youth studio for ages 3–11 and a teen class for ages 12–17, each with its own instructor. These run separately from drum class registration: to sign up, contact the instructor directly using the information below.
With Mama Nkenge
A full studio year across three sessions — Fall, Winter, and Spring — built to deepen a child's technical development, build strong ensemble relationships, and progressively learn choreography that stays with them. The year leads up to a shared performance at the Denu Children's Festival.
Sundays, at the studio — 3802 34th Street, Mount Rainier, MD
Fall: Sept 13, 20, 27 · Oct 4, 18, 25 (no class Oct 11) · Nov 1, 8, 15, 22 (no class Nov 29) · Dec 6, 13 (Winter Party)
Winter: Jan 17, 24, 31 · Feb 7, 21, 28 (no class Feb 14) · Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 · Apr 4 (Spring Party)
Spring: Apr 25 · May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 · Jun 5 (Denu Festival) · Jun 13 (Viewing Party)
Early Bird: $500 (20% off) — pay in full by August 29
Single Payment: $560 (10% off) — pay in full by September 13
Installment Plan: $625 in three payments — $208 by September 13, $208 by January 17, $208 by April 25
A 25% discount applies to each additional sibling, on any payment option.
Contact us by phone or email to register for the Youth Dance Studio.
With Lesina Martin
A teen-focused West African dance class at the studio, starting September 8.
Mondays, 5:45–7:00pm, at the studio — 3802 34th Street, Mount Rainier, MD
Fall: Sept 14, 21, 28 · Oct 5, 19, 26 (no class Oct 12) · Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 · Dec 7
Winter: Jan 11, 18, 25 · Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 · Mar 1, 8, 15
Spring: Mar 22 (no class Mar 29) · Apr 5, 12, 19, 26 · May 3, 10, 17, 24
Pay in full by September 14 and it is $600.
Or pay in installments: $75 per month, due on the 15th.
A 15% discount applies to each additional sibling.
Contact Lesina Martin directly by text or email to register.
3802 34th Street, Mount Rainier, MD 20712
These dance programs run independently from Mahiri's drum classes — for drum class registration, visit the Classes page.