Virtual | Classes
DanceAfrica Adaptive Workshop
- 10AM
Mark Morris Dance Center
Ages 16+
Co-presented by BAM and Mark Morris Dance Group
Led by Pat Hall
Acclaimed dancer, choreographer, and teacher Pat Hall leads this inclusive, interactive class, designed for persons with disabilities. Choose to participate in person at the Mark Morris Dance Center or through livestream, and discover how African and diasporic dance forms celebrate community and aspects of daily life, providing a unique window into the culture, history, and traditions of its people.
For adults (ages 16 and up) with disabilities; all levels of experience welcome. When you register, we invite you to share how we can make this event as accessible to you as possible and any other information that will help us best support your experience.
Registration is required. Visit MMDG.org or contact Mark Morris Dance Center at 718.624.8400 to register. Please familiarize yourself with the Dance Center’s Covid-19 safety protocols before attending an in-person class.
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