The African American Dance Ensemble, also known as AADE, is a 501 C (3) Nonprofit. Our mission is to preserve and share the finest traditions of African and African American Dance and Music through research, education performance, and entertainment; to focus on the health and education of our communities. Our purpose is to help our youth become more active through dance and the arts.

Kwanzaa Fest is a community-wide celebration of culture and collective call for unity, peace and harmony in the New Year.Join the African American Dance Ensemble for the Together at Kwanzaa Celebration, which will take place Wednesday, December 28th, 2022, the doors will open at 4 p.m. performances begin at 5 p.m., at C3 at the Venue, 5291 Capital Blvd, Raleigh.
The free, family-friendly event will celebrate the principle Ujima and include performances, a candle lighting ceremony, food, shopping, and more.

Kwanzaa is a celebration for ALL people, focusing on family, friends, and the fruits of the earth. Celebrating the holiday season and Triangle's diversity, AADE’s annual Kwanzaa celebration is a time to enjoy family, community, and culture. Kwanzaa is a celebration of family, community, and culture, centered on seven basic values as building blocks for peace and progress within neighborhoods. This year the African American Dance Ensemble will host two days of Kwanzaa.

December 28th and January 1st

Your donated canned foods and toiletry items will be donated to a local non-profit