The African American Dance Ensemble seeks to preserve and share the finest traditions of African and African American dance and music through research, education and entertainment. With our motto, "peace, love, respect for everybody," we celebrate traditional African culture, aesthetics and values as resources for all people and utilize these resources to encourage interracial cooperation, cross-cultural understanding and societal analysis.
Here are our exciting programs for 2007
Performances — Chuck Davis’ new
ballet “BlueGrass Brown Earth” is the main
stage performance for the 2007-’08 season.
Residency — Choose from a variety of
exciting dance activities . Design the
residency that best suits your needs.
Residencies are 1 day to 5 or more days.
Education Programs for K-12 — Educators
are provided curriculum materials to prepare
students for residencies, lecture, demonstrations,
and/or performances. The instructional
design supports the North Carolina core
competency requirements.
Lecture Demonstration — one of AADE's
most popular offerings. The 45-minute visual
extravaganza of dance, music, and song
provides a comprehensive introduction to
African culture.
Movement Dance Session — an introduction
to traditional African dance styles. This session
is excellent for people who like to dance.
Suitable for all ages. (30 to 50 participants)
Include description if necessary.
Master Dance Class — designed for
proficient dancers (suitable for all ages) who
want to advance their technical skills in
modern, Afro-Caribbean, and dance styles of
the African Diaspora. (Up to 30 participants)
Corporate Diversity Training — This
dynamic service for business and corporate
environments will be available in 2008.
