Badenya Drum and Dance is a west African-inspired drum and dance ensemble, specializing in traditional styles. The band was founded in 2009 by Deb Stetler, Steven Wheeler, Lee Bristol and Kelli Ambrose-Van Dyke.
Performance venues have included Earthwork Harvest Gathering, Buses by the Beach Bus Benefit, Cowpie Music Festival, WYCE Radio, Pyramid Scheme, Founders Brewing Company Taproom, Wealthy Theatre, St. Cecilia Music Center, Billy's Lounge, MAJIC Concert Series, Rockford Barnstormer, and Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts.
Past and current members are Kurt Schmiege, Kevin Clancy, Jewelian Robertson, Matt Jarrells, Leah Ivory, Teresa DeJager, Molly Stabler, Jessica Gladden, Molly Bouwsma-Schultz, Miranda 'Clouds' Elliott, Sharon Tabaczka, Sean Henry, Andrea Nightingale, Tim Maletic, and Andrea Bailey.