Wacai

About Wacai

West African Cultural Arts Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Eugene, Oregon, dedicated to sharing Guinean culture through vibrant educational programs in music and dance. The organization offers drum and dance classes, school residencies and assemblies, performances, and various community outreach events to connect Western audiences with West African arts. Founded in 2007 by Alseny Yansane and Andrea DiPalma Yansane, WACAI aims to strengthen cultural arts in Guinea while educating and inspiring students and communities in the United States. The board and volunteers include former students who are committed to making these cultural arts accessible to broad audiences.