Many say
"This is the most spectacular performance of it's kind they have ever seen in America"
Sensational, Electrifying, Exciting, Amazing, Powerful and EDUCATIONAL
Truly a representation of "The Beauty of African Culture" and most of all
"FAMILY"
Featuring: African Dance & Song, Stilt Walking / Dancing, Masquerading, Martial Arts Acrobatics, Drama & Intensified African Drumming

The Universal Creative Arts Ensemble (UCAE) was founded and directed by Wanda Dickerson in 1984. This program consists of African Dance, African Drum, African Masquerade, Creative, Aerobic and Praise Dance. UCAE has female drill teams as well as classes in Drama, Modeling, Fashion Design, Sewing and Hair Design. The Females and Males learn the importance of Respect, Expressions, Etiquette, Ethics, Poise, the Nguzo Saba, (7 principles of Kwanzaa) and many other righteous principles.

A Sizzling new African Drum & Music CD 

One of their productions, called the Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble, founded and directed by Robert & Wanda Dickerson in 1984 and co-directed by Jamal & Ronsha Dickerson, has grown to be one of the largest professional African Dance & Drum Ensembles in the United States of America.   The Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble has also been blessed and sanctioned as the best of its kind as an African-American Dance & Drum Troupe in America by scholars, historians and African Djelis (historians).  They strive to be sensational and electrifying with their amazing Stilt Walkers, Dancers, Drummers, Ground Masquerades and with an exciting acrobatic show. The Universal 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, but they have been blessed to have learned songs, dance and drum from a famous South African troupe called Thula Sizwe. The Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble is a very versatile and flexible troupe who are able to conform their troupe from 44 - 2  performers.   They professionally perform song, dance and drum from many sections & cultures of Africa, such as West, East, South, Central and North Africa.   Their artistic and exceptional choreography gives them  the ability to accommodate your specific events.

They were greatly blessed by learning extensive traditional and authentic dance, drum, song, language and instruments from two of the greatest African Dance & Drum teachers, historians (djelis), and scholars from the BEST African Dance & Drum Troupes in the world from West Africa (Guinea), Moussa Diabate and Tenenfig Dioubate.    The Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble headquartered in Camden, New Jersey which includes members from Camden, New Jersey and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.   They are very honored to represent the beauty of African Culture in America.  They love and admire many African troupes all over Africa.   Les Ballet Africains from West Africa (Guinea), has been their mentors, role-models and the group that they have modeled themselves after, to present a powerful, sensational and electrifying performances for African-Americans (black people) in America to easily appreciate their culture.   The Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble are very happy to witness many people of many races, religions, cultures and ways of life, appreciating their performances of Love, Discipline, Culture and Family.   The kind words of encouragement  from thousands of people from all over the world, has been very inspiring, which helps them to keep going strong performing and representing the beauty of culture.

The Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble have personally received drums, instruments, costumes and teachings from members of Les Ballet Africains while they toured America.    While in America, Les Ballet Africain have treated them as family and boast about how they enjoyed playing Universal's CD (Dimedi Faabe) in Africa.

One of their goals, is to help African Americans or Black People understand the importance of honoring their place of origin, AFRICA, (The MOTHERLAND), while at the same time helping the African Family appreciate that there are African Americans helping to build between the two, UNITY, through emphasizing HISTORY, EDUCATION & the PERFORMING ARTS.

All members of the Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble are Martial Artist (Karate) practitioners, from the 4-time Hall of Fame Karate School, called the Universal Pasha Karate School (UPK). The group is made up of various inner-city African-American families of contrasting religions and different ways of life. This proves through the understanding of love and discipline, while practicing, working and training together, that UNITY can exist in the inner cities of America and other communities. We all, should honor, respect and appreciate the culture from which African Americans (black people) of this country originate.   The Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble presents to you, family values and the beauty of African Culture.

Performing at many prestigious venues, such as: United Nations-NY, NAACP National Convention, NJPAC, BAM, Sony Blockbuster Entertainment Ctr., Tweeter Ctr., NJ State Aquarium, Kimmel Ctr., Forum, Taj Mahal Casino, Trump Casino, Sands Casino, Academy of Music, International African Arts Festival-NY, Mann Center, Robin Hood Dell, Phila.,-WDAS Unity Day, Odunde, Phila., Penns Landing, The famous UniverSoul Circus, Expos, Six Flags GREAT ADVENTURE, Performing Art Centers, Museums, Convention Centers, Festivals, Colleges, Universities, Schools, Government & State Agencies, City Halls and many community events all over this country.

Seen by millions on Local, National, International and Cable Television, such as:  Charles Perez Show- 1995, National News Networks, Positive Impact (JOE PISCOPO) Show, NBC-Today's Show - Matt & Kattie with Joe Piscopo-2003, SPIKE TV- 2005,  and many local shows since 1984.

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"One of the greatest presentations in the United States of America"

Specializing in Educational, Black History, Multi-Cultural, Community, Weddings, Wedding Receptions, Religious Events or any special occasion.

CONTACT: Mr. Robert Dickerson (856) 365-4817 or (856) 365-1226