Co-presented by BAM and Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy
Caregivers and children alike deepen their engagement with DanceAfrica in this fun-filled, outdoor workshop led by BAM teaching artist and performance art education scholar, Dánice Jones on the fundamentals of Ghanaian movement and music.
All ages. Registration is required to attend this event. Walk-ups are welcome as space allows.
Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 6 at Liberty Lawn
ALL TICKETS: FREE
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 BAM Education and Community programs provided by The Thompson Family Foundation
Leadership support for BAM Education programs provided by The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation and The SHS Foundation
Major Sponsor of BAM Community Programs:
Major Sponsor of BAM Education Programs:
Major support for BAM Education programs provided by: The Constans Culver Foundation; The FAR Fund; Tiger Baron Foundation; The Emily Davie and Joseph S. Kornfeld Foundation; The Joseph LeRoy and Ann C. Warner Fund
The nation’s largest festival dedicated to African dance and music returns to the stages and streets of Brooklyn for its 46th year! In 2023, we celebrate with traditional dance and music from Ghana.
Join Al Taw’am, recipients of the 2022—2023 Chuck Davis Emerging Choreographer Fellowship, as they guide participants through their “House Fusion” dance style.
This traditional tribute to those who have passed features music and drumming, dance performances, and a libation ceremony conducted by the DanceAfrica Council of Elders.
DanceAfrica 2023 kicks off with this annual community welcome for the artists, featuring performances by students from the Restoration Youth Arts Academy.
The Memorial Room is dedicated to preserving the tradition of paying homage to the ancestors of DanceAfrica’s past and present, as well as the ancestors of the visiting companies.
Keep the celebration going after hours with DJ YB, who brings a mix of Afrobeat, funk, soul, rock, jazz, and hip-hop stylings to the dance floor of BAMcafé.
Members of DanceAfrica’s Council of Elders discuss the importance of preserving legacy and their work to create connections between the ancestors, the culture of Africa and its diaspora, and the BAM community.
DanceAfrica invites caregivers and children to explore the fundamentals of Ghanaian dance movement and music in this fun-filled, hands-on workshop.
Discover how African and diasporic dance forms celebrate community and aspects of daily life in this inclusive, interactive class led by Pat Hall, designed for persons with or without disabilities.
A member of the National Dance Company of Ghana leads this immersive workshop in music and dance, introducing participants to Ghanaian rhythmic traditions and traditional movement styles.
Discover the BAM Hamm Archives’ ongoing work to preserve the incredible legacy of DanceAfrica through projects focused on oral history, audiovisual media.
