Travel to Guinea 2026/27 Trip
Join us in Guinea
Dec.26th - Jan. 9th
A life changing experience
Hosted by Fodé Bangoura, this immersive journey to Guinea offers a rare opportunity to experience the culture at its source through drum and dance. Spend two unforgettable weeks surrounded by the vibrant rhythms, traditions, and daily life of Guinea, deepening your connection to West African music and movement.
Train with master artists as you elevate your drumming and dancing to the next level through daily classes, while also stepping beyond the studio to fully engage with the culture. Attend powerful doun dounba celebrations, witness live performances, explore bustling local markets, and savor authentic Guinean cuisine prepared fresh each day.
This is more than a trip—it’s a cultural exchange, a learning experience, and a chance to connect with the heart of Guinea in a meaningful and lasting way.
Trip includes: lodging, three meals per day, and drum and dance classes Monday through Friday.
Not Included: Flight, Some transportation, additional meals or snacks, private lessons
Pricing:
$1,500 - 2 week immersion trip
Trip includes: lodging, transporation to and from the airport and to scheduled trip events, three meals per day, drum and dance classes Monday through Friday.
Not Included: Flight, taxis fares, additional meals or snacks, private lessons
Payment Plan:
$500 Deposit to secure your spot
2nd payment of $500 made by July 31st
Final payment of $500 made by November 20th
No Refunds after July 1st
Contact whitney@duniyadrumanddance.org to start the registration process
Sample Day:
Breakfast of fresh fruits, eggs and fresh baked bread
Drum class
Dance Class
Lunch break - Traditional Guinea Cuisine (vegetarian options can be made available.) time to relax , meet friends and neighbors, explore the neighborhood.
Drum Class
Dance Class
Evening - Attend a doun dounba, go to performances, shop at the local market, go swimming at the local pool.
*Schedule is subject to change. Some days might require less classes to allow for travel time to an evening event.
Ring In the New Year in Guinea!
There will be a joyful energentic celebration at the house to ring in the new year. Enjoy a performance and lots of music, dance and food with friends and the Bangoura family.
