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:

Friday July 25, 2025

Gym 1
06:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Omiosegun "Se" Naida - West African Dance
07:45 pm - 9:15 pm: Solo Sana - Mali Dance
11:59 pm: midnight class - Ismael Kouyate - Guinea Dance

Gym 2
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Ismael Kouyate - Song Class
7:45 pm - 9:15 pm: Bolokada Conde - Djembe-Dunun

Saturday July 26, 2025

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

Sunday July 27, 2025

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

Date:
July 25 - 27, 2025

Location:
Tri-Cities High School,
2575 Harris St, 
East Point, GA 30344

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