Our mission is to provide African and African-centered life and cultural education with the use of performing and visual arts, research, publications, academic discourse, and presentations.
Arts in Action
About Us
Our Roots
African Diasporic Arts and Education Inc. is a dynamic cultural organization dedicated to the celebration and preservation of African and African diasporic artistic expressions. Building upon the rich legacy of its flagship performing arts company, Orisirisi African Folklore, which has a distinguished history in performing arts and arts education, the organization seeks to enrich the community through captivating performances and educational outreach.
Our primary goal is to present and contextualize a diverse array of African and African diasporic fine and performing arts encouraging audiences to explore the profound commonalities that exist within these cultures. By fostering a deeper understanding of cultural identities and artistic traditions, we aim to illuminate the shared experiences and histories that transcend geographic boundaries. Through workshops, performances, and educational programs, African Diasporic Arts and Education Inc. endeavors to cultivate appreciation and knowledge of the vibrant arts of the African diaspora reinforcing the importance of cultural awareness and connection in today's global society.
Events Calendar
Maxey Elementary School of Visual and Performing Arts Orisirisi African Musical Theatre Residency with Orisirisi African Folklore
October 1st-October 4th , 2024
DTO Live Drum Circle with Orisirisi African Folklore
Orange County Regional History Center Heritage Square Park
65 E. Central Blvd, Orlando, Fl 32801
October 10th, 2024, 4:30-6:30 pm
Black Home Schoolers of Central Florida Orisirisi African Folklore-Orisirisi Drum Sermons: Folktales, Legends, and Myths from the Far Corners of Africa Performance
Florida Elks Youth Camp
Umatilla, FL
October 25th, 2024
Manasota Remembers
Orisirisi African Folklore performance in support of The Sarasota & Manatee Community Remembrance Project
November 9th, 2024, 10:00 am-12:00 noon
Bach Festival Society of Winter Park Fresh Starts Orisirisi African Folklore Performance of Moonlight Stories at Frangus Elementary School, Orlando FL 32865
November 21st , 2024, 9-10 am
Chatman Cultural Center Muse Machine
Orisirisi African Folklore Holiday Tour-Spartanburg County South Carolina
December 9th-December 20th 2024