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Echoes of Africa: Celebrating Culture, Rhythm, and Community In 2025, the Charlotte African Drum and Dance Collective (CADDC) was proud to present Echoes of Africa, a free workshop series made possible through Culture Blocks, a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County. Held at Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center in Charlotte, the series brought the community together through the powerful traditions of African drumming and dance. Participants had the opportunity to learn from...

CADDC Brings the Rhythm of West Africa to the 2026 #TeachingInColor Summit CADDC was honored to be part of the 2026 #TeachingInColor Summit, hosted by the Center for Racial Equity in Education (CREED) in Charlotte, North Carolina. Held under the theme “Sankofa: Looking Back to the Future,” the fifth annual Summit brought together educators of color from across North Carolina to celebrate their contributions, share knowledge, and envision a more equitable future. (CREED⁠) As part of the day’s...

Saturday, June 13! Join Karen Phelps of the Charlotte African Drum and Dance Collective as she shares with you her first love of dance - Afro-Latin Dance - as part of the Dance It Out 2026 Summer Dance Series at Calabash Farms NC! Come move, groove, and connect through the rhythms of the African diaspora. All levels welcome. Let’s dance it out together! 💃🏾🌍 📅 June 13 | 12:25–1:55 PM 📍 250 Del Vista Dr., Lexington, NC 🔗 Sign up at www.calabashfarmsnc.com/danceitout