10:30 am-11:30 am (Free & Open to the Public)

Community Sound Bath with Danielle Morris

Immerse yourself in soothing, healing vibrations using instruments like singing bowls and drums to promote deep relaxation, balance, and inner harmony.

11:45 am-12::30 pm (Festival Participants)

Orisha Song Class with …

Learn traditional Cuban Orisha songs honoring the divine spirits through sacred chants and call-and-response. Connect with ancestral rhythms and spiritual practice.

12:40 pm-2:10 pm (Festival Participants)

All White Diaspora Class with Balbancha Dance Festival Teachers

Experience a powerful journey through the African Diaspora with dynamic dances from Haiti, Cuba, and Brazil. This class honors ancestral roots through movement, rhythm, and ritual expression.

3:00 pm (Open to the Public)

Second Line to Congo Square

Join us with a live second line band as we march from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Center to the Ancestor Tree in Congo Square. This vibrant procession pays homage to the ancestors and culture bearers who shaped the soul of New Orleans.