In its continued effort to promote the art, culture and traditions of Africa, the Afrikan Djeli Cultural Institute is pleased to present the Atlanta African Dance & Drum Festival, which features a diverse range of music and movement workshops, an African inspired craft market, food vendors and finale concert. 

The premiere  festival in the region, The Atlanta African Dance and Drum Festival features some of African dances most sought after instructors, teaching an engaging lineup of dances from West Africa, Cuba-Nigeria, and more.

Schedule of Events:

Gym 1
10:00 am - 11:30 am: Diadie Bathily - Ivory Coast Dance
11:45 am - 01:15 pm: Ibrahima Sarr - Sabar
01:30 pm - 03:00 pm: Solo Sana - Mali Dance
03:15 pm - 04:45 pm: Imania Detry - Sabar Vibes (Intro to Sabar Dance and Technique)
05:00 pm - 06:30 pm: Djeneba Sako - Mali Coast Dance
08:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Concert with Afriky Lolo Tri-Cites High School Theater

Gym 2
10:00 am - 11:30 am: Magatte Fall - Djembe-Dunun
11:45 am - 01:15 pm: Lasana Camara - Balafon
01:30 pm - 03:00 pm: T- Boy - Kizomba (Angola)
03:15 pm - 04:45 pm: Moussa Traore - Djembe-Dunun
05:00 pm - 06:30 pm: Bolokada Conde - Djembe-Dunun