Coronavirus Update

Updated April 2, 2020

Given the current COVID 19 situation in our state and nation and the uncertainty about improvements, all programs and events are canceled, postponed, or changed to virtual participation until July 31, 2020. This does include all IU-sponsored on-campus, third-party on-campus, and IU-sponsored off-campus conferences, workshops, camps, events, and symposia scheduled to be in-person. We will continue to monitor the rapidly changing situation with the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and post updates regarding future events, programs, and services, and any necessary schedule changes on our website.

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One of a kind for 40+ years

Since 1974, the African American Arts Institute (AAAI) is the nation’s only credit-bearing university program dedicated to the performance and promotion of Black music and dance. The AAAI is made up of three performing ensembles offered as courses in IU’s Department of
African American and African Diaspora Studies.

Learn more about the AAAI

Performing Ensembles

Members of the African American Choral Ensemble perform onstage

African American Choral Ensemble

Directed by Raymond Wise

The African American Choral Ensemble features a broad repertoire of African American choral music including spirituals, Gospel, and formally composed works.

Learn about the Choral Ensemble
Dancers with the African American Dance Company

African American Dance Company

Directed by Stafford Berry

The African American Dance Company shares dance of the American and African diaspora including African styles, contemporary, jazz, and other cultural forms.

Learn about the Dance Company
Performers with the IU Soul Revue onstage

IU Soul Revue

Directed by James Strong

Established in 1971, the IU Soul Revue performs post-World War II Black popular music, from timeless R&B, soul, and funk to hip hop and other contemporary music styles. The ensemble includes vocals, horns, and rhythm sections.

Learn about the Soul Revue

Book an Ensemble

Our ensembles perform at events and venues throughout the country, including colleges and universities, corporate events, conferences and festivals, and more.

Join an Ensemble

Learn how to join one of our performing ensembles offered as courses through IU's Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies.

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We promote and preserve Black culture through performance