Davis died Sunday at his home in Durham, said Dr. B. Angeloe Burch Sr., executive director of the African American Dance Ensemble, which Davis founded. Davis had been diagnosed with cancer about two years ago and had been treated, Burch said. He said the cause of death wasn’t known.
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The AADE seeks to preserve and share the finest traditions of African and African American Dance and music through research and entertainment. With our Motto, “Peace, Love, Respect for Everybody” we celebrate traditional African culture, aesthetics and values as resources for all people and utilize these concepts to encourage interracial cooperation, cross-cultural understanding and societal analysis.
The AADE is comprised of Artistic Director, Dr. Charles “Baba Chuck” Davis; Musical Director; 9 musicians and dancers. Executive Director, Dr. B. Angeloe Burch Sr.; a 7 member working Board of Directors who are committed to furthering the development of the Ensemble and an administrative staff of 4 professionals. (Facebook).
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