The Mission of the African Performing Arts Association is to create the stage for:

• preservation and sharing of world cultural traditions, heritage, knowledge and experiences
• innovation by diverse artists
• developing increased awareness and understanding of cultural and individual differences throughout our society and communities
• sharing the expertise of individuals and groups with knowledge and skills in diverse cultural traditions and heritage
• building cultural understanding in the community

The African Performing Arts Association focuses on the following activities:

• Performances of traditional West African Drum & dance
• Camp Camaraya Drum & Dance Practicum offered each fall in North Georgia
• Development of a Performing Arts Institute in Guinea, West Africa to preserve and teach traditional performance arts
• Workshops and classes in traditional West African performing arts

http://www.africanperformingarts.org