Won Tan Nara, Guinean Ballet of France, was both founded in June 2006 by the dancer-choreographer Moustapha Bangoura, his artistic director, and a french association, Polyphoniques.

The rich heritage of traditional Guinean ballet breathes life into this stunningly diverse performance. Dozens of musicians, dancers and acrobats share their awe-inspiring cultural treasures.

Choreographies, mask dance, song, theater, mime and acrobatics jump from the stage to the vibrant music of traditional instruments (djembes, bass drums, balafon, bolon, krins, kora, gongoma…), and the two part show brings the audience through the mythic history of this West African region, thus bringing back to life its legends, strength and potent magic.