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Ayoka Afrikan Drum & Dance, Inc. is building toward something powerful.
Through drum, dance, and cultural education, we are cultivating wellness, joy, and connection—locally and globally.
Your support helps us continue this work and bring the 4th Annual Ayoka Afrikan Drum & Dance Festival to life in June 2026.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH KICK-OFF:
Afrikan Drum & Dance Experience
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We’re starting Black History Month with rhythm, movement, and joy.
Join us in Orlando for an immersive Afrikan Drum & Dance experience featuring:
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🥁 Master Guinean Drum Class ( 12:00PM - 01:30PM )
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Taught by Guinean Master Drummer, Amo Soumah
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Open to all level drummers, starting from age 8+
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Must Bring your own Djembe
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💃🏾 West Afrikan Dance Class ( 02:00PM - 04:00PM )
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Taught by Ayoka Afrikan Drum & Dance, Inc.
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Open to all level dancers, starting from age 3+
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Wear comfortable clothing suitable for movement
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This special kickoff event supports our fundraising efforts for the 2026 festival season.
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📅 January 31
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📍 Exchange Dance | Orlando, FL
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🎟️ Early Bird tickets available for a limited time
As part of our Black History Month Kick-Off, Ayoka will be hosting a Marketplace Experience featuring items curated by Ayoka Afrikan Drum & Dance, Inc.
All proceeds from the marketplace directly support Ayoka’s programs and our journey toward the 4th Annual Ayoka Afrikan Drum & Dance Festival (2026).
Items available for purchase include:
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Lapas
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Sokotos
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Ayoka T-shirts
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Afrikan fabric
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Jewelry
This marketplace is an extension of our fundraising efforts and a way to support Ayoka while taking home meaningful cultural items.
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Have any questions or need more info? Email OrlandoAfricanDance@gmail.com
Why We’re Fundraising
Ayoka’s work goes far beyond performance. We are committed to:
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Cultural preservation and education
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Community wellness through movement
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Youth and family engagement
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Free and accessible programming
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Bringing master teachers from around the world to Tallahassee
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Building meaningful community relationships across the region
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Understanding local needs and becoming a resource
Funds raised through our fundraising efforts directly support:
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Artist honorariums and facilitators
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Venue and production costs
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Marketing and outreach
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Community-based programming
The Road to the 4th Annual Festival
📅 June 11–13, 2026
📍 Tallahassee, Florida
Our annual festival is a celebration of Afrikan drum and dance, wellness, and global community. As we prepare for our 4th year, fundraising allows us to build with intention, sustainability, and care—ensuring a meaningful experience for artists, attendees, and our community.
This fundraiser marks the beginning of that journey.
