Africa's Top Dancers, Drummers, & Musicians

Consisting of five wonderful days of traditional African dance, drumming, and songs with master dancers and drummers from Senegal, Liberia Mali, Guinea, and Gambia, the festival profiles different styles of drumming and dancing of Sabar, Djem, and Congolese styles of dance and drum as well.

The full day schedule of events includes classes taught by professional dancers and drummers from various parts of West, South and Central Africa. The festival is open to anyone interested in the Arts, student dancers, drummers, and persons who simply would like to observe and learn to teach an unfamiliar dance or drum style. All of the festival classes are designed and structured for the novice, intermediate, and experienced dancers or drummers.

A free class offered for junior dancers’ ages sixteen and younger is often a main attraction; early registration is strongly encouraval will open its’ doors at 9:00 a.m.

The public will have access to a range of local African arts and craft and food vendors. The danceses will commence from 9:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Concert Main Stage

The festival day activities will culminate with a main stage concert. The concert is a premier eveature three professional African dance companies.