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: Kelly White - Afro-Cuban-Ori?a Dance
11:45 am - 01:15 pm: Diadie Bathily - Ivory Coast Dance
01:30 pm - 03:00 pm: Djeneba Sako - Mali Dance
03:15 pm - 04:45 pm: Ibrahima Sarr - Sabar
05:00 pm - 06:30 pm: Ismael Kouyate - Guinea Dance

Gym 2
11:45 am - 01:15 pm: Amamansa Whitten - Haitian Dance
01:30 pm - 03:00 pm: Egbe Sekere - Sekere Class
03:15 pm - 04:45 pm: Moussa Traore - Djembe-Dunun
05:00 pm - 06:30 pm: Eric Bli Bi Gore - Ivory Coast Drum