Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble

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Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble They strive to be sensational and electrifying with their amazing Stilt Walkers, Dancers, Drummers, Ground Masquerades and with an exciting acrobatic show.

Founded by Robert & wife Wanda Dickerson in 1983, Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble has as grown to be one of the largest professional authentic dance groups in the USA! The Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble has also been blessed and sanctioned the best of its kind as an African-American Dance & Drum Troupe in America by scholars, historians and African Djelis (historians). The Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble has performed at many prominent and prestigious events in this country, including performing for and honoring leaders of countries, celebrities, politicians, religious, business and community leaders. The Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble's teachers and officials, have been taught by many great teachers from many countries in Africa. They are known for their West African presentations, of Guinea, Senegal, Mali, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, The Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and more

09/02/2026

📢 **African Dance Class Update**

As our students, instructors and families prepare for the start of a new school year, African Dance classes will take a short break to allow everyone time to get settled and acclimated back into their school routines.

Classes will **resume on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 7:00 PM.**

We wish all of our students a wonderful and successful start to the school year, and we look forward to seeing everyone on September 16! ❤️💛💚

🥁 **Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble**

08/24/2026

Dear Parents, Students, and Families,

Please be advised that there will be **no African Dance practice on Wednesday, August 26, 2026**.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. OEO will be preparing for a large event taking place the following day.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next scheduled practice!

Warmly,

Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble

08/19/2026

Our free African Dance class for tonight is cancelled.. we will reconvene classes next Wednesday at 7pm

Catch Us This Saturday! The Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble is excited to perform at the Philadelphia Public Saf...
08/06/2026

Catch Us This Saturday!

The Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble is excited to perform at the Philadelphia Public Safety Resource Fair!

📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
🕐 Performance Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Pennsylvania Convention Center – Hall G
⏰ Event Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Join us for an afternoon of high-energy African dance, live drumming, and cultural celebration at this FREE family-friendly event! While you're there, enjoy free backpacks and school supplies (while supplies last), free haircuts, community resources, family activities, and so much more.
We can't wait to see you there! 🥁💃🏾🖤

African Dance class tonight at 6pm address on the flyer we’ll see you soon🙌🏾☺️
07/22/2026

African Dance class tonight at 6pm address on the flyer we’ll see you soon🙌🏾☺️

‼️‼️BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND🔥🔥Meet us today for the return of our sensational dance and drum classes!! We are super excit...
07/15/2026

‼️‼️BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND🔥🔥
Meet us today for the return of our sensational dance and drum classes!!
We are super excited to continue teaching the culture to this generation and beyond.

If you are looking for
additional training in African dance
Classes for drumming
An exciting way to exercise
Or to become apart of our world famous performance group…

This is for you!!

Share this flyer and bring a friend, family member, or spouse with you!!!

07/08/2026

Hello Everyone!
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we will be postponing the start of our African Dance classes by one week. Our first class will now be held on Wednesday, July 15.

📍 Location:
Camden County Council on Economic Opportunity (OEO)
538 Broadway
Camden, NJ 08103

We will share any additional information as it becomes available.

We sincerely apologize for the change and appreciate your understanding and patience. We are excited to begin this journey with you and can't wait to see everyone on Wednesday, July 15!

Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble

06/30/2026

WE’RE BACK 🔥🔥🔥
African Dance Classes are officially returning and we are excited to welcome new and returning dancers.

Whether you’re looking to:
✔ Learn African dance
✔ Improve your skills
✔ Join a powerful community
✔ Perform with our Sensational and Electrifying Ensemble This is your opportunity.

Classes begin Next WEDNESDAY July 8,2026. Beginners welcome.Kids + Adults.
DM us now or click the link in the comments to register

Address

1544 Mt. Ephraim Avenue
Camden, NJ
08104

Opening Hours

Monday 7pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday 7pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 7pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 7pm - 9:30pm
Friday 7pm - 9:30pm

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