Born in Guinea, Mabinty Sylla began her dance training in Conakry with Mamadouba Camara, a dance instructor, who is the first soloist for the Ballet Djoliba and former soloist for the Ballet Africans, two of West Africa’s most respected traditional groups. She also studied and performed with a group, Ballet Tayeli, directed by Fode Gassama. Sylla moved to Toronto in 2008 and has since performed in cities and festivals across Canada. She teaches dance in schools, community programs and workshops for individuals and groups. Mabinty Sylla is a member of the JUNO Award-winning group Okavango African Orchestra.