AFRICA CHARLOTTE

February 16-17, April 19-20, June 28-29

Charlotte, NC

  • Africa Charlotte is a celebration of African American and African culture. Come learn, dance, drum and sing with distinguished African and American Artists!

    Africa Charlotte was made possible, in part, with funding from ASC, and the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources.

  • Consider supporting the workshop weekends with your time. For more information, email shaemovement@gmail.com

  • Participants have the opportunity to purchase African centered products including clothing, jewelry and more. If you’re interested in becoming a vendor, please register at shaemovement@gmail.com

  • SHAE Movement African Arts presents to you Africa Charlotte!!

    Participants including children from across the country are invited to attend workshops in traditional African dance and drum, taught by master dancers and drummers from Cote d'Ivoire and Guinea.

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    AFRICA CHARLOTTE

AFRICA CHARLOTTE INTENSIVES

  • Africa Charlotte February

    Africa Charlotte February

    Aboubacar "Amo" Soumah & Hadiyah Mason

  • Africa Charlotte April

    Africa Charlotte April

    Diadie Bathily & Eric "BliBi" Gore

  • Africa Charlotte June

    Seny Daffe

AFRICA CHARLOTTE SCHEDULE

February 16 - 17

FRIDAY:

6:30P - 730P Welcome Reception and Lecture

7:45P - 9:15P: African Dance Class

SATURDAY:

4 - 5:15P: West African Dance

5:45P - 7P: Dun Dance Drum Class (Rental Available)

7:15P - 9P: TRIO West African Dance Class

April 19 - 20

FRIDAY:

7P- 8P: Welcome Reception and Lecture

8:15P- 9:45P: Côte D'Ivoire Dance Class

SATURDAY:

4P - 5:30P: Côte D'Ivoire Drum Class

5:45P- 7:45P: Côte D'Ivoire Dance Class

June 28 - 29

FRIDAY:

7P - 8P: Welcome Reception & Lecture

8:15P - 9:45P: Guinean African Dance Class

SATURDAY:

4P - 5:30P: Dun Drum Dance Class (Rental Available)

6P- 8P: West African Song & Dance Class

This project was made possible, in part, with funding from ASC, and the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources.

For more information about Africa Charlotte including vending, contact: shaemovement@gmail.com