African American Dance Ensemble

The African American Dance Ensemble (AADE) is a dance company that focuses in African and African-American styles of dance. Their founder is Dr. Charles "Chuck" Davis. They are headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.

The Mission of AADE
From their website:

''"AADE's mission is to preserve and share the finest traditions of African and African American Dance and Music through research, education, performance and entertainment; to focus on the health and education of our community. Our purpose is to help our youth become more active through dance and the arts. With our motto: "Peace, Love, Respect for Everybody" the Ensemble celebrates traditional African culture, aesthetics and values to encourage cross-cultural dialogue, cooperation and understanding." ''