Choreographers from this year’s festival come together for a conversation about honoring and celebrating the legacies of Africa and its diaspora through their own practices. DanceAfrica artistic director and founder of DanceAfrica Spirit Walkers Abdel R. Salaam is joined by Yao Ababio of Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater; Jewel Love of Bambara Drum and Dance Ensemble; Lesina Martin of Farafina Kan; Sandella Malloy of Harambee Dance Company; and Jerome Hunter of LaRocque Bey School of Dance for an informal discussion. Moderated by choreographer, dancer, educator, and arts presenter Sandra L. Burton.
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BAM’s beloved annual festival celebrates a home-grown vision of traditional African dances with five guest companies from New York and DC.
This talent expo aims to connect youth through artistic expression and extend the legacy of DanceAfrica to teen community members, hosted by BAM’s very own Brooklyn Interns for Arts and Culture.
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 2022 kicks off with this annual community welcome for the artists, featuring performances by students from RestorationArt.
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.
Caregivers and children alike deepen their engagement with DanceAfrica in this fun-filled, hands-on workshop with BAM teaching artist Adia Whitaker on the fundamentals of Haitian movement and music.
A member of Farafina Kan leads this immersive workshop in the music and dance of West Africa, introducing participants to rhythmic traditions and traditional movement styles.
Featured company Farafina Kan invites caregivers and children to explore the fundamentals of West African 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.
Work directly with some of the festival’s choreographers in these open level workshops exploring different movement practices.
