Students of all ages engage in dance-making as they explore different cultures from Africa and its diaspora. Plus, attend a DanceAfrica performance in the spring!
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Education
Vision. Voice. Power.
BAM Education connects learning with creativity, engaging imagination by encouraging self-expression through programs for students, teachers, and audiences of all ages. Explore the programs below to learn more about our opportunities for creative online engagement!
A Letter from Director of Education Ava Kinsey
More about BAM's education framework and registration specifications
In-School Residencies
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EducationDanceAfrica in the Classroom: General, Education & Inclusive
Sep 2025—Jun 2026
DanceAfrica in the Classroom: General, Education & Inclusive
Sep 2025—Jun 2026GRADES K—12 -
EducationWord. Sound. Power in the Classroom
Sep 2025—May 2026
Word. Sound. Power in the Classroom
Sep 2025—May 2026GRADES 9—12 -

(Re) Centering Theater
Jan—Jun 2026
(Re) Centering Theater
Jan—Jun 2026GRADES 9—12 -
EducationExperience Rwanda: Rwandan Dance and Music
Experience Rwanda: Rwandan Dance and Music
Grades Pre-K—12This dynamic virtual dance workshop immerses students in the culture of Rwanda, and gives them the opportunity to learn one of the country’s most famous traditional dances.
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EducationExperience Senegal: Senegalese Dance and Music
Experience Senegal: Senegalese Dance and Music
Grades Pre-K—12Celebrate traditional Senegalese dance styles and songs! Experts in African dance lead this dynamic virtual workshop which aims to get students moving and singing in the classroom.
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For Grades K—12In-School Residencies
In-School Residencies
Professional teaching artists unite creativity and learning in these hands-on programs that bring spoken word and African dance into your virtual classroom
School-Time Performances
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EducationThey Saw a Free Future: A tribute to Nikki Giovanni and Assata Shakur
Wed, Nov 19, 2025
They Saw a Free Future: A tribute to Nikki Giovanni and Assata Shakur
Wed, Nov 19, 2025Grades 9—12Join us in The Adam Space for an intergenerational performance celebrating the legacy of literary titan Nikki Giovanni and activism of Assata Shakur. -

School-Time Performances
School-Time Performances
EDUCATIONInspiring shows chosen to speak to young audiences and complemented by creative workshops.
After-School Programs
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EducationCreative Career Collective (CCC)
Oct—Dec 2025
Creative Career Collective (CCC)
Oct—Dec 2025FREE | PAID OPP -
EducationBrooklyn Interns for Arts and Culture
Aug 2025—Jun 2026
Brooklyn Interns for Arts and Culture
Aug 2025—Jun 2026Grades 9—12 -
EducationArts & Justice
Jan—May 2026
Arts & Justice
Jan—May 2026Grades 9—12 -
GRADES 9+After-School Programs
After-School Programs
EDUCATIONMake BAM your artistic home this season with our free virtual after-school programs.
Past Events and Programs
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Education—Past Events
Education—Past Events
Explore past events and programs offered by BAM Education, tapping into the artistic richness of BAM’s programming and extended artistic family to provide extraordinary cultural opportunities.
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GRADES K—12Virtual Workshops
Virtual Workshops
EDUCATIONInvigorate your curriculum with music, movement, poetry, and performance!













