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The African American Dance Ensemble’s mission is to preserve and share the finest traditions of African and African American dance and music through research, education, and entertainment; to foster cultural acceptance and promote diversity for the benefit of all people; to promote good physical, mental, and spiritual health through African and African American dance. ARTS-CURRICULUM INTEGRATION: (DANCE) (SOCIAL STUDIES) (HISTORY) (CULTURAL)

www.aade-inc.org

Breaking the Chains: Acceptance and Growth 

The griot sets the stage for overcoming things that are faced in life. How to break the mental chains through dance, through movement. It is for kids to understand that they can overcome life’s adversities and face the next day stronger. Accepting and respecting cultures and differences in others. This program can be presented as a performance for large groups or in a small group/class setting, for a lecture and demonstration-style one-time workshop, or multi-session residency.
 

Max Participants: No limit for performance; 45 participant limit for workshop

Duration: 30-60 minutes

Special Requirements: For a performance: 40 ft x 40 ft stage, no concrete. If outside, the grass must be clean. 3 chairs, 1 microphone. For workshops/residencies: 3 chairs, space large enough for participants and instructors to dance.

Workshop Fee: 

  • Single Presentation Fee: $1,187.50
  • Multiple Same-day Presentations Fees: $1,562.50 for 2 same-day presentations; $4,125 for full day of classes

Performance Fee:

  • Single Performance Fee: $2,375;
  • Multiple Same-day Performance Fees: $3,375 for 2; $4,375 for 3

Residency Fee (up to 4 classes per day): 

  • 2-Day Residency Fee: $6,250
  • 3-Day Residency Fee: $6,875
  • 4-Day Residency Fee: $7,500

Continuing the Legacy

Join AADE in a celebration of culture! We will explore and celebrate our differences, appreciating our individuality to promote equity and transforming lives through dance and music. This is a lecture and demonstration-style workshop.
 

Max Participants: No limit for performance

Duration: 45 minutes

Special Requirements: For a performance: 40 ft x 40 ft stage, no concrete. If outside, the grass must be clean. 3 chairs, 1 microphone.

Workshop Fee:

  • Single Performance Fee: $2,375
  • Multiple Same-day Performance Fees: $3,375 for 2; $4,375 for 3