ADAD is a national organisation that supports the practice and appreciation of dance of the African Diaspora. We want dance of the African Diaspora to be visible and valued as part of the British cultural experience.
ADAD has a unique role, working on behalf of talented dance artists who are part of the African Diaspora, to support their development and raise the profile of their work. ADAD exists to: - Enable artists through continuing professional development
- Develop new pathways to a sustainable future through education and training
- Build networks through hosting events and sharing information
- Foster pride in dance of the African Diaspora through celebrating heritage
Issue 9: Summer 2008“As a group, the Trailblazers have moved the level of discussion beyond stereotypical understandings of Africanist dance. Between 1993 and 2003 the question that dominated the dance sector in terms of 'Black dance' was that of definition.
These artists are comfortable with paradoxical questions that surround the ideas of 'heritage' and 'tradition' and ‘the contemporary'...'Funmi Adewole To read this in "Celebrating 5 years of ADAD Trailblazers" and more Click here
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Trailblazers 2008/09: Applications Now Open!We are very pleased to announce that in October 2008, the Association of Dance of the African Diaspora (ADAD) will provide four new fellowships of £2000 to support artists, researchers and teachers working with forms of dance of the African Diaspora. These fellowships are available to dance artists working in dance forms of the African Diaspora, to develop their careers. Please contact jeanette_adad@danceuk.org or telephone 02078417357 for further information and an application form or download an application by clicking here. Upcoming EventsIntegrated African dance masterclass on Saturday 5th July 2008 at 10.30am - 1pm Held at Irie! Moonshot Arts Centre, Fordham Park, Angus St, London SE14 6LU
A fascinating approach to opening up African dance movements to all physical abilities
Led by: Funmi Adewole, with live percussion. This masterclass is part of Intercultural Dialogue: The Body in African dance. With support from ADAD, Irie! Dance Theatre, and The Big Dance 2008 Check the ADAD Events page for further details.
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