African American Cultural Center

The AACC Dance and Drum Performance Company is AACCBuffalo’s founding component. Founder Malcolm Erni believed that knowledge and understanding of traditional West African rhythm and movement could help to revitalize his beloved East Side Buffalo, NY community. Its mission is to provide authentic cultural exchange as a means of educational enlightenment. AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER Gatekeeper For Urban Generations Since 1958 African Drum & Dance Classes Register Today! Register About The AACC Dance & Drum Performance Company The AACC Dance and Drum Performance Company is AACCBuffalo’s founding component. Founder Malcolm Erni believed that knowledge and understanding of traditional West African rhythm and movement could help to revitalize his beloved East Side Buffalo, NY community. Its mission is to provide authentic cultural exchange as a means of educational enlightenment. The company has developed under the direction of West African cultural artists and the influence of African American pioneers in the dance genre. Sengalese nationals who have contributed to the growth of the AACC Dance and Drum Performance Company include Youssou Lo, Adama Seydi, Raymond Syla, Ussnom Sail, M’Baye Babacar among others. Its repertoire has been compiled with attention to the influence of American choreographers Katherine Dunham and Pearl Primus, among others. The dance chamber is named for choreographer Ronnie Latham, who also played an important role in its development. The AACC Dance and Drum Performance Company has performed before an estimated 200,000 people in New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Ontario, and Canada. When the World University Games took place in Buffalo in 1993, our Dance and Drum company performed as a part of the opening ceremonies. Artistic Director Netanya Thompson currently instructs weekly dance and drum classes for adults and children open to the community. The company is available for corporate, community-based, religious, and other booking engagements. 

Website: https://www.aaccbuffalo.org/

Schedule

Sat, Jul 274:45-5 pmRaymond Klimek Veteran's Park - Band Shell