The nation’s largest festival dedicated to African dance and music returns to the stages and streets of Brooklyn for its 46th year! In 2023, we celebrate with traditional dance and music from Ghana.
Chuck Davis Emerging Choreographers Fellowship Community Workshop & Artist Talk
Sat, May 13, 2023
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- DanceAfrica
Join Al Taw’am (“The Twins”), recipients of the 2022—2023 Chuck Davis Emerging Choreographer Fellowship, as they engage with the BAM community during DanceAfrica 2023. In this workshop, Al Taw’am will guide participants through their style of “House Fusion,” which dissects the movement of house while fusing in other flavors from their background, such as traditional West African dance. The workshop will include an artist discussion and talkback. Participation is open to all dance levels and observers.
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All performances will adhere to protocols developed in accordance with New York State regulations and in consultation with medical professionals for the safety of our artists, audiences, and staff
All events will adhere to protocols developed in accordance with New York State regulations and in consultation with medical professionals for the safety of our artists, audiences, and staff.
The Chuck Davis Emerging Choreographer Fellowship is made possible by
The SHS Foundation
Major support for
Brooklyn Interns for Arts & Culture provided by the
Constans Culver Foundation and
The Pinkerton Foundation
The SHS Foundation
Major support for
Brooklyn Interns for Arts & Culture provided by the
Constans Culver Foundation and
The Pinkerton Foundation
EXPLORE DANCE AFRICA
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DanceDanceAfrica Performance 2023
May 26—29, 2023
DanceAfrica Performance 2023
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CommunityLate Night Dance Party with DJ YB
Sat, May 27, 2023
Late Night Dance Party with DJ YB
Sat, May 27, 2023Keep the celebration going after hours with DJ YB, who brings a mix of Afrobeat, funk, soul, rock, jazz, and hip-hop stylings to the dance floor of BAMcafé.
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CommunityTribute to the Ancestors
Sat, May 20, 2023
Tribute to the Ancestors
Sat, May 20, 2023This traditional tribute to those who have passed features music and drumming, dance performances, and a libation ceremony conducted by the DanceAfrica Council of Elders.
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CommunityMemorial Room
May 25—May 29, 2023
Memorial Room
May 25—May 29, 2023The Memorial Room is dedicated to preserving the tradition of paying homage to the ancestors of DanceAfrica’s past and present, as well as the ancestors of the visiting companies.
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Community | TalksCouncil of Elders Roundtable: Legacy & Preservation
Sun, May 28, 2023
Council of Elders Roundtable: Legacy & Preservation
Sun, May 28, 2023Members of DanceAfrica’s Council of Elders discuss the importance of preserving legacy and their work to create connections between the ancestors, the culture of Africa and its diaspora, and the BAM community.
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CommunityCommunity Day
Sat, May 20, 2023
Community Day
Sat, May 20, 2023DanceAfrica 2023 kicks off with this annual community welcome for the artists, featuring performances by students from the RestorationART Youth Arts Academy.
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ClassesDanceAfrica Community Workshop at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sat, May 27, 2023
DanceAfrica Community Workshop at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sat, May 27, 2023Caregivers and children alike deepen their engagement with DanceAfrica in this fun-filled, hands-on workshop with BAM teaching artist Adia Whitaker on the fundamentals of Haitian movement and music.
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