“An evening of dance that dazzled, astounded and—above all—emphasized the enduring power of community.”
R. Eric Thomas, thINKing DANCE

Mission

Inspired by the voices of our ancestors, Kùlú Mèlé African Dance & Drum Ensemble preserves, presents and builds upon the dance and music of Africa and the African Diaspora.

News & Events

The New Press Room
Kùlú Mèlé is pleased to announce the launch of our new Press Room. Designed with the dual purpose of supporting the company’s outreach to presenters and presenters’ outreach to media, the Press Room includes high-resolution photos (© Jaci Downs), links to videos, news releases and more. The companion DVD-ROM includes all of the elements of the Press Room in an offline format. This innovative marketing project is made possible by a generous grant from Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour; Kùlú Mèlé has been a PennPAT roster artist for more than 10 years. Many thanks to Chrissie DiAngelus of Piccadilly Arts and IFE Designs + Associates. Click here to go to the new press room.

Founded in 1969 by Robert Crowder, Kùlú Mèlé African Dance & Drum Ensemble has been guided by Artistic Director Dorothy Wilkie for more than 20 years. The company is known for infusing traditional African dance with urban American flair. Our youth arts education programs, Omo Kùlú Mèlé and Omo Kùlú Mèlé Afterschool promote cultural awareness and personal growth. We are grateful to receive support from the William Penn Foundation, Dance/USA-Philadelphia, Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial, National Endowment for the Arts, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour, Philadelphia Cultural Fund, Samuel S. Fels Fund, Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation, and individual donors. Please consider making a secure, tax-deductible contribution today.