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Mamadêlê Foundation

A Philadelphia arts foundation that teaches and performs the music, dance and culture of Bahia, Brazil. Its ensembles perform, it runs adult community classes and youth education programs, and it leads trips to Bahia.

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What they do

Take the free percussion workshop series, ask about adult community classes at Dendezeiros Studio, come to a performance by one of the group's ensembles, sign up for the newsletter, or join a trip to Bahia. Schools in Philadelphia host semester-long residencies.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Community
Brazilian heritage
Who is there
Adults of any age

When and where

Classes, residencies and workshop series run on dates posted on the group's events page.

Season
Special events only

Dendezeiros Studio

Address
224 West Walnut Lane
Part of the city
Upper Northwest

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Use the Register Today link on the adult percussion classes page (a Google Form) to sign up for the free percussion workshop series, or email mamadele@mamadele.com to ask about adult classes at Dendezeiros Studio..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

The free percussion series is a four-part workshop led by Dendê Macêdo, covering rhythms, movement and history from Candomblé and samba de roda through hands-on practice, demonstrations and conversation. The page calls the series intergenerational and open to people of all backgrounds. Session times and session length are not published on the pages read, so confirm them when you register.

Tips for your first visit

  • Ask about session times when you register, since the event listing does not show them.
  • The venue phone is 646-361-6918, but the event page does not link it to registration, so use the form or email to sign up.

Newcomer welcome

Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: The free series is open to people of all backgrounds and has a registration form and an email for questions, but the pages do not say whether beginners are welcome..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Cost not known yet. The four-part workshop series is free. Class and trip prices are not listed on the pages read, the site suggests donations between $25 and $500 or a custom amount, and private lessons can be arranged by email.

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High

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