Classes
DanceAfrica Master Class
- 12PM
Mark Morris Dance Center, 3 Lafayette Ave (Brooklyn)
M’bemba Bangoura from Wula Drum and Dance Ensemble leads this immersive workshop in the music and dance of Guinea. Participants are introduced to West African rhythmic traditions and master the fundamentals of Guinean movement styles.
For intermediate to advanced levels. Space is limited; pre-registration is recommended. Visit MMDG.org or contact Mark Morris Dance Center at 718.624.8400 for details.
This year’s 40th anniversary celebration pays tribute to the music and movement traditions of Guinea.
This traditional tribute to those who have passed on features music and drumming, dance performances, and a libation ceremony for the ancestors conducted by the DanceAfrica Council of Elders.
This year's festival kicks off with the annual community welcome for the artists, featuring performances by students from RestorationART who have participated in BAM Education's DanceAfrica program.
This cinematic companion to the annual DanceAfrica celebration features the best narrative and documentary films from across Africa and beyond, with a special focus on Guinea.
DanceAfrica's beloved bazaar returns, featuring more than 150 vendors from around the world, offering African, Caribbean, and African-American food, crafts, and fashion.
Caregivers and children alike deepen their engagement with DanceAfrica in this fun-filled, hands-on workshop focusing on Guinean movement and music.