About us
Titambe Drum and Dance Ensemble was established February 2001 in Copenhagen Denmark as a multicultural performing arts organization. We have performed all over Denmark, in Amsterdam, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany, and various islands in Europe.
Our Mission
The mission of Titambe West African Dance Ensemble is to preserve and perpetuate the African aesthetic and its influence on world cultures, through the education and professional presentation of dance, music and folklore.
Our Vision
Titambe’s core programs include professional performances both at home and abroad, comprehensive community arts programs, classes for the public and professional training for emerging new young artists. Our goal is to share these important works with the broadest possible audience.
Our Core values
Authenticity
Our dance and art will always be an authentic and genuine representation of the cultural forms we present.
Integrity
Our organizational and people management will be sound and responsible to ensure institutional credibility and viability and to maximize individual contribution. Our relationships with audiences, communities, supporters and business partners will be forthright and of the highest integrity.
Service
Our productions, performances, programs, and services will be developed for the collective good of Titambe and the diverse communities we serve.
Quality
We will engage in continuous improvement and development to ensure that we provide the highest quality product for our communities and audiences.
In 2003, the founder and artistic director Christian Yao Adeti relocated to the United States of America and formed another branch of the Titambe Drum and Dance Ensemble Company in Minnesota – Titambe West African Dance Ensemble. This group has done African dance performance in various venues in Minnesota, as well as in Texas, Chicago, Wisconsin, among others
Titambe West African Dance Ensembles mission is to preserve traditional African drumming and dance heritage as well as promoting cultural understanding. This is done by educating audiences of all ages about different African countries through language, music, and movement for a better appreciation of diversity. Through performances and dance lessons in Minnesota, we are able to reach out to the communities.
Titambe Drum and Dance is committed to sharing knowledge, building long lasting relationships with their community and its leaders, and developing professional artists that will produce quality productions. These artists are mainly comprised of Ghanaians, Liberians, Kenyans, Trinidadians as well as American born.
