MISSION

Ayodele Drum & Dance exists to foster community from a feminine perspective through the study and performance of diasporic African drum and dance.

WHO WE ARE

Whether we’re teaching children, healing the community with classes, producing sold out concerts, studying with female Samba Masters in Brazil, Master Djembe and Dununfolas of West Africa or spreading our healing energy through performances; Ayodele Drum & Dance remains an unending circle firmly rooted in joy.

CONCERT
Ayodele Presents HerStory Too Tell: Femme en Liberté
Immerse yourself in the wonders of African drum and dance as we tell the final chapter of HerStory. Witness as women break free…from bars, thoughts, violence, and trauma. From the force, through pow(her), into freedom, they come into their own understanding, love, and joy.

Saturday, May 11, 2024
Doors: 7:00pm | Concert: 8:00pm
Benito Juarez Community Academy
1450 W. Cermak Road | Chicago, IL 60608

Tickets: $35 in advance | $40 at the door
$30 in advance | $35 at the door for Seniors, Students (with ID), Children (under 12)

WHAT WE OFFER

Community Classes

Mondays: 6:30pm - 7:45pm Beginner West African Dance

Thursdays: 6:30pm - 8pm Intermediate/Advanced West African Dance

Cost: $10

Class Cards: 5 classes - $45 | 10 classes - $85

We accept cash, credit cards, class cards, Zelle, PayPal, and CashApp

Performances

Let us bring a culturally enriching West African dance and live drum experience to your school, party, conference, wedding, or other type of event. Available for shows of 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes; as well as concerts up to 2 hours.

Workshops

Enjoy an energizing workshop with live drumming designed to intrigue your mind, tone your body, and feed your soul. Available for youth or adults for as little as 30 minutes or as much as 2 hours.

Arts Education Residency

Enhance your lesson plans with our culturally diverse West African drum and dance curriculum. Available for elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools. Residencies may vary from a full day to 12 weeks.