Co-presented by BAM and Mark Morris Dance Group
Led by Pat Hall
Acclaimed dancer, choreographer, and teacher Pat Hall lead this inclusive, interactive class, designed for persons with or without 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; all levels of experience are 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. Please familiarize yourself with the Dance Center’s Covid-19 safety protocols before attending an in-person class.
Mark Morris Dance Center
(3 Lafayette Avenue)
ALL TICKETS: In-Person: $12; Virtual: $10
All events 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 Access Programs provided by the Jerome L. Greene Foundation
Leadership support for programming in the Howard Gilman Opera House and off-site programs provided by:
Leadership support for the BAM Hamm Archives and BAM Film, Community, and Education programs provided by The Thompson Family Foundation
Leadership support for BAM Education programs provided by: The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation; The SHS Foundation; and The Thompson Family Foundation
Leadership support for virtual programming at BAM provided by the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation
Major Sponsor of BAM Community Programs:
Major Sponsor of BAM Education Programs
Major support for BAM Education programs provided by: Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation; Constans Culver Foundation; The FAR Fund; The Emily Davie & Joseph S. Kornfeld Foundation; Tiger Baron Foundation; and Joseph LeRoy and Ann C. Warner Fund
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