
The Memorial Room is dedicated to preserving the tradition of paying homage to the ancestors of DanceAfrica festivals past and present, as well as the ancestors of the visiting company each year.
Curated by Mama Linda Evans and the DanceAfrica Council of Elders.
Thu, May 21, 6–10pm
Fri, May 22, 1–10pm
Sat, May 23, 1–10pm
Sun, May 24, 12–6pm
Mon, May 25, 12–6pm
UPCOMING Performances
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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:
Leadership support for
BAM Access Programs provided by
the Jerome L. Greene Foundation
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BAM programming provided by:
Leadership support for
BAM Community programs provided by
The Thompson Family Foundation
EXPLORE DANCEAFRICA
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DanceDanceAfrica Performance
May 22—25, 2026
DanceAfrica Performance
May 22—25, 2026Enchanting Brooklyn for its 49th year, DanceAfrica 2026 culminates in a dance and music performance celebrating the culture of Uganda. -
CommunityCommunity Day
Sat, May 17, 1—5pm
Community Day
Sat, May 17, 1—5pmDanceAfrica 2025 gets started with our annual Restoration DanceAfrica Community Day Kickoff, featuring special guest artists, Billie Holiday Theatre Youth Arts Academy students, and more! -
CommunityDanceAfrica Bazaar 2025
May 24—26, 2025
DanceAfrica Bazaar 2025
May 24—26, 2025DanceAfrica’s beloved bazaar returns, transforming the streets around BAM into a global marketplace with more than 150 vendors offering African, Caribbean, and African-American food, crafts, and fashion.



