Over 30 Workshops, 25 International Choreographers and Musicians, Educational Lecture Series and Symposium, Children’s Village Expo, Global Bazaar and Concert for the South Florida community to experience
 
4th Annual African Diaspora Dance & Drum Festival of Florida
August 2-4, 2013
Little Haiti Cultural Center
212 NE 59th Terrace Miami FL 33137  
Hotel Reservations must be made by July 22, 2013 to receive the group rate discount.
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Media Contact: Makeda Njie-Torres at Makeda.n@outlook.com or 305-804-7620
 
(Miami, Fl) -- The 4th annual African Diaspora Dance and Drum Festival of Florida presented by Delou Africa Inc. is set to be an exceptionally  high-spirited three-day family friendly event that will offer attendees an extensive series of captivating traditional African dance, drum, music and history workshops conducted by world-renowned performing artists. This cultural arts education event includes dance, song & music and health instruction workshops from countries like Senegal, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Japan, Cuba, Brazil, Haiti and the USA. Additional festival attractions include a FREE Afro-Zumba class, yoga, a new lecture series highlighting the countries of Guinea and Senegal, a symposium panel discussion on the health benefits of African dance & drum, a global bazaar and an enriched children’s village expo (which will conclude with a Back to School Giveaway). The ADDDFF is open to the general public and is set to take place on August 2-4th, 2013 at the Little Haiti Cultural Center. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZDaofZjH04
 
The festival continues into Sunday, but Saturday will culminate with a masterful “Bridging Cultural Gaps” concert on August 3rd at 7:30 pm and will feature colorful performances from the Delou Africa Dance Ensemble, Fatala, Venus Rising, Children of Kuumba, Natambu, and our world renowned guest artists. On that evening, The 2013 Cultural Community Outreach Award will also be presented to Ms. Essie “Big Mama” Reed, a highly dedicated member of the cultural arts community on that evening, with a community reception to follow. For more information on Big Mama, visit http://bigmamahelp.com/aboutcharity.html
 
Since its inception four years ago, the African Diaspora Dance and Drum Festival of Florida has been the prime leader in bringing some of the most renowned national and international dancers and drummers to South Florida for cultural and educational experiences in traditional African dance and drumming. This movement is under the artistic prowess of Delou Africa Inc., the Delou African Dance Ensemble (D.AD.E.) and Executive Director Njeri Plato in partnership with Ibrahima, who is the company’s Griot and musical consultant. "It is a joy to see children and adults from all walks of life coming together to experience the rich traditions of African Culture through dance, drum, music and history. My dream has become a reality” states Njeri.
 
2013 Sponsors include: Little Haiti Cultural Center, Hot 105, Delou Africa Dance Ensemble and the support of Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, City of Miami Parks & Recreation, Recreate and Move, and D’Kultural Development Foundation.”