Inspiring shows chosen to speak to young audiences and complemented by creative workshops.
Derived from Birago Diop’s iconic poem “Breaths,” this hour-long poetry and dance performance will concentrate on ancestral memory as it is tied to breath and the larger fabric of our lives. Join us as we remember ancestors’ legacies through our shared and individual breathing. Through breath, we are tied to generations before and those yet to be born. Remembering our breath keeps us in the present moment. Explore your own relationship with breath during this poignant performance featuring dance, poetry, and group breathwork. This performance will engage, inspire, and encourage young artists to bring their fullest selves into each space they inhabit. The intended audience is students in grades 7 through 12.
UPCOMING Performances
RUNNING TIME
75min
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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
Leadership support for
BAM's strategic initiatives provided by the
Jerome L. Greene Foundation 
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BAM programming provided by
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BAM's strategic initiatives provided by 
Leadership support for
BAM Education Programs provided by the
Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation and
The SHS Foundation
Leadership support for
Next Wave 2026 provided by the
National Endowment for the Arts
Leadership support for
Community Programs at BAM provided by the
Thompson Family Foundation
Support for
BAM Education programs provided by:
Epstein Teicher Philanthropies;
Jody & John Arnhold;
Tiger Baron Foundation; and
The Emily Davie and Joseph S. Kornfeld Foundation
Additional support for
BAM Education programs provided by
Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund
