Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble

Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble They strive to be sensational and electrifying with their amazing Stilt Walkers, Dancers, Drummers, Ground Masquerades and with an exciting acrobatic show.

Founded by Robert & wife Wanda Dickerson in 1983, Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble has as grown to be one of the largest professional authentic dance groups in the USA! The Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble has also been blessed and sanctioned the best of its kind as an African-American Dance & Drum Troupe in America by scholars, historians and African Djelis (historians). The Univer

sal African Dance & Drum Ensemble has performed at many prominent and prestigious events in this country, including performing for and honoring leaders of countries, celebrities, politicians, religious, business and community leaders. The Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble's teachers and officials, have been taught by many great teachers from many countries in Africa. They are known for their West African presentations, of Guinea, Senegal, Mali, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, The Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and more

WE’RE HITTING THE STAGE! 🔥Join us at the Philadelphia Muslim Communities Arts & Culture Festival on Saturday, November 2...
11/16/2025

WE’RE HITTING THE STAGE! 🔥

Join us at the Philadelphia Muslim Communities Arts & Culture Festival on Saturday, November 22, 2025, 4:50 pm, at Temple University’s Performing Arts Center!

We’re honored and excited to bring the power, rhythm, and spirit of Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble to this incredible cultural celebration. 🎶🪘

You don’t want to miss this electrifying performance!

🎟 FREE tickets are available here:
https://phillyfestival.org/tickets

Come out, bring your family, and experience the energy LIVE! 🙌🏾

06/19/2025

Happy Juneteenth! Check us out on Fox 29 this morning! Here’s a list of events you can find us at this weekend to celebrate Juneteenth with your family!

June 20
5-8 pm (5:30 performance time)
Savich Field Park (510 E. Main St.) Marlton NJ 08053

June 21
Cherry hill Juneteenth
12:00 pm performance time

June 21
Willingboro Juneteenth
12-4 (2:00)

June 21
Winslow township Juneteenth
2-7 (4:00 pm)

June 22
Collingswood Juneteenth
11-2 (12:00 pm)

June 22
Camden Juneteenth
3:00 pm

Happy Heavenly BirthdayToday we pause to remember the life and incredible contributions of Robert H. Dickerson…Husband, ...
06/13/2025

Happy Heavenly Birthday
Today we pause to remember the life and incredible contributions of Robert H. Dickerson…
Husband, Father, Uncle, Grandmaster of the Martial Arts, Founder and Director of the Unity Community Center, home of the World Champion Universal Pasha Karate and the Sensational and Electrifying Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble. ♥️🖤💚 Long live the legacy of Robert H Dickerson.

06/09/2025

Odunde 2025!!!!

Come join us this Kwanzaa as we celebrate the beauty and brilliance of African-American culture. ♥️🖤💚.
12/10/2024

Come join us this Kwanzaa as we celebrate the beauty and brilliance of African-American culture. ♥️🖤💚.

Universal African Dance And Drum Ensemble will be performing This SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 at this FREE FAMILY EVENT 📍3901 W...
10/29/2024

Universal African Dance And Drum Ensemble will be performing This SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 at this FREE FAMILY EVENT 📍3901 Westfield Avenue. Camden, NJ

Universal African Dance And Drum Ensemble will be performing This SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 at this FREE FAMILY EVENT 📍3901 W...
10/28/2024

Universal African Dance And Drum Ensemble will be performing This SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 at this FREE FAMILY EVENT 📍3901 Westfield Avenue.

08/17/2024

Don’t let the Liquid Sunshine stop you!!
Universal Open Mic today…we’re inside 3901 Westfield
2p-6p (Free!)

06/13/2024

Thinking of our founder today, Happy Heavenly 70TH Birthday, Robert H. Dickerson. Your presence, guidance, love and leadership is missed tremendously! The Legacy Continues!

05/11/2024

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3901 Westfield Avenue
Camden, NJ
08105

Opening Hours

Monday 7pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday 7pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 7pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 7pm - 9:30pm
Friday 7pm - 9:30pm

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