Historical overview of West African drumming and dance in North America, from the period of slavery (1619-1863) until the early 1960s -- Selected university ensembles : history, resources, repertoire, teaching, learning, performance(s), and reception -- Pedagogical approaches of dance drumming instructors -- The impact of West African drumming and dance on the participating student -- Path-finding agency of administrators and ensemble directors -- A transplanted musical practice flourishing in the African diaspora -- World music and globalization : West African drum-dance ensembles.