Djapo Cultural Arts Institute

06/02/2026

05/25/2026

Djapo invites you to Unity Night: Sacred Threads, an engaging immersive cultural experience.

Dive into a vibrant celebration of culture and connection where every thread tells a story and unity shines bright.

05/11/2026

Experience the energy of West African drumming and dance!

Join us for Traditions in Motion: West African Drumming & Dancing with Djapo as we welcome the Djapo Cultural Arts Institute for an exciting interactive program celebrating music, dance, history, and folklore from African diasporic traditions.

This all-ages event will enrich cultural perspectives through live performance, movement, and storytelling.

Based in Cleveland, the Djapo Cultural Arts Institute is a professional performing arts company featuring talented artists from around the world.

This program is made possible through the generous support of the Marion Community Foundation, including the Robert & Dorothy Wopat Community Fund and the Health Care Fund.

05/04/2026

Calling all Black-Owned and Black-Led Businesses! Join us for the 17th Annual Drum & Dance Culture Fest!

Vendor Marketplace—a celebration of culture, creativity, and community!

We’re seeking Designers, Healers, Artisans, Makers, and Dreamers to showcase their brilliance and power.

Be part of a dynamic space rooted in legacy, liberation, and Black excellence.

Spaces are limited—secure your spot today!

For vending info visit www.djapo.com
Link is in bio as well.

05/04/2026

🌍✨ Join Djapo Cultural Arts Institute for our 17th Annual Drum & Dance Culture Fest 2026: Sacred Threads "Where culture lives, Not in the Past, But in Us!!"

📅 June 12–14 | 📍 Cleveland, OH
A 3-day immersive celebration of drum, dance, and culture from across the African diaspora.

🔥 This is NOT a performance—it’s an experience.

✨ What to Expect:
• Hands-on dance & drum workshops
• Youth classes + family art experiences 🎨
• Live DJs 🎶 + spontaneous dance circles
• Cultural vendors + marketplace
• Vogue Ball (Friday Night) 👠🔥
• Night of Unity (Saturday) 🌙✨ (at Cleveland Public Theatre)
• The Final Weave (Sunday) 🧵

📍 Pivot Center for Art, Dance & Expression
2937 West 25th Cleveland, Ohio 44113

📍Cleveland Public Theatre
6415 West Detroit Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44102

🎟 Tickets + VIP experiences available NOW
⚠️ Spaces are LIMITED—don’t wait!
Visit www.djapo.com for more info
*Link in Bio

Vendor Registration: https://forms.gle/vwRNcCirCbPfNqVW9

It’s always better when we are together. ✨

04/23/2026

🔥 Tonight in Cleveland! 🔥FREE FREE

Djapo Cultural Arts Institute presents
Dances of the Diaspora Series

💃🏽 Bomba Dance Class with Yisela
🥁 Live Music Experience

🕡 6:30 – 8:00 PM
📍 Pivot Center for Art, Dance & Expression
2937 West 25th Cleveland, Ohio 4413

✨ What is Bomba?
Bomba is a powerful Afro–Puerto Rican dance and musical tradition rooted in resistance, storytelling, and community. Born from the rhythms and lived experiences of enslaved Africans in Puerto Rico, Bomba is not just dance—it is conversation.

The dancer leads, and the drummer follows. Each movement—every step, turn, and gesture—calls the drum to respond in real time. It is a dynamic exchange of energy, identity, and expression.

Grounded in rhythm, improvisation, and ancestral memory, Bomba invites you to connect deeply with the body, the drum, and the spirit of the diaspora.

✨ Feel the rhythm. Move with intention. Honor the tradition.

FREE + Open to All!

Come ready to dance, sweat, and celebrate culture in motion.

04/14/2026

Dances of the Diaspora Presents..

Polynesian Dance with Pacific Paradise Entertainment (FREE)!!

This Thursday April 16th 6:30–8:00PM

FREE THURSDAY CLASSES FOR ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS - ALL OF APRIL! PLEASE BRING FAMILY & FRIENDS 🙌🏽

📍 Location: Pivot Center | 2937 W 25th St Cleveland, OH 44113
💃 All levels welcome! Come move, learn, and celebrate the rich tapestry of dance across the African diaspora and beyond.

04/11/2026

Join Djapo every Saturday to learn and celebrate movement, culture, and community in our Teaching Artist Learning Lab, a weekly series that invites aspiring teachers to explore dance traditions from around the world while receiving input and feedback from mentor artists.

These classes are designed to honor cultural heritage, build community, and inspire creativity through movement. Each week, a new teaching artist will lead a class in their unique style, sharing both technique and cultural context.

Saturday April 11th 🎵🎶🎼❤️🖤💚

🪘West African Drum Class with Special Guest Weedie Braimah 11:00am-12:00pm

🌍Traditional West African Dance with Nara 12:00-1:30pm

📍 Location: Pivot Center | 2937 W 25th St Cleveland, OH 44113

💃 All levels welcome! Come move, learn, and celebrate dance styles across the African diaspora and beyond.

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04/09/2026

“Dances of the Diaspora” - FREE Indian Contemporary Dance with Jeslin Jacob
Thursday April 9th 6:30–8:00PM

FREE THURSDAY CLASSES FOR ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS ALL OF APRIL! PLEASE BRING FAMILY & FRIENDS 🙌🏽

📍 Location: Pivot Center | 2937 W 25th St Cleveland, OH 44113
💃 All levels welcome! Come move, learn, and celebrate the rich tapestry of dance across the African diaspora and beyond.