Dance and live drumming company performing African dances, choreographed by students and a professional, for Harvard and Boston audiences.
- Joining
- Open membershipFirst-years eligible · No experience needed
- When
- AnytimeNo deadline to join
- Meets
- Weekly drum and dance practices every Saturday from 1-3pm
About
Founded in 2005, the goal of the Harvard College Pan-African Dance and Music Ensemble is to provide a space for the creative expression of various forms of dance from the African continent. The company provides a combination of dancing and live drumming in rehearsals and at performances. We perform within the Harvard community and also within the greater Boston community in order to expose others to African culture.
How to join
- Open membership — Anyone can join: sign up or come to a meeting.
What they do
- Weekly drum and dance practices on Saturdays
- Dances choreographed by students and a professional choreographer
- Performances within the Harvard community and the greater Boston community
Mission, in their words
To provide a space for the creative expression of various forms of dance from the African continent.
Sources
- PADAME articleOther website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- About – PADAMEOther website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- PADAME – The Harvard Pan-African Dance and Music EnsembleOther website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Wikipedia: List of Harvard College undergraduate organizationsOther website · seen Oct 12, 2026
- Padame Board 2013-2014 – PADAMEOther website · seen Sep 30, 2026
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