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.
Council of Elders Roundtable: Legacy & Preservation
Sun, May 28, 2023
WITH MEMBERS OF THE DANCEAFRICA COUNCIL OF ELDERS
Facilitated by Dionne Ford
Facilitated by Dionne Ford
- Part of
- DanceAfrica
DanceAfrica’s Council of Elders has been an instrumental part of the festival since its inception. In this roundtable discussion, members of the Council discuss the importance of preserving legacy and their work to create connections between the ancestors, the art and culture of Africa and its diaspora, and the community that gathers at BAM each year. In conjunction with the ongoing DanceAfrica Oral History Project, this conversation serves as a gathering point and opportunity for the DanceAfrica community to ask questions.
UPCOMING Performances
VENUE
TICKET INFORMATION
Free; first-come, first-served
All performances 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.
All performances 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 the
BAM Hamm Archives provided by
Charles J. & Irene F. Hamm
Leadership support for the
Shelby White & Leon Levy BAM Digital Archive, a program of the
BAM Hamm Archives, provided by:
Major Sponsor of
BAM Community Programs:
Major support for the
Council of Elders Roundtable provided by
The Lepercq Charitable Foundation
BAM Access Programs provided by
the Jerome L. Greene Foundation
Leadership support for the
BAM Hamm Archives provided by
Charles J. & Irene F. Hamm
Leadership support for the
Shelby White & Leon Levy BAM Digital Archive, a program of the
BAM Hamm Archives, provided by:
Major Sponsor of
BAM Community Programs:
Major support for the
Council of Elders Roundtable provided by
The Lepercq Charitable Foundation
RELATED EVENTS
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DanceDanceAfrica Performance 2023
May 26—29, 2023
DanceAfrica Performance 2023
May 26—29, 2023 -
CommunityMemorial Room
May 25—May 29, 2023
Memorial Room
May 25—May 29, 2023The 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.
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CommunityTribute to the Ancestors
Sat, May 20, 2023
Tribute to the Ancestors
Sat, May 20, 2023This traditional tribute to those who have passed features music and drumming, dance performances, and a libation ceremony conducted by the DanceAfrica Council of Elders.
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CommunityCommunity Day
Sat, May 20, 2023
Community Day
Sat, May 20, 2023DanceAfrica 2023 kicks off with this annual community welcome for the artists, featuring performances by students from the RestorationART Youth Arts Academy.
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ClassesDanceAfrica Community Workshop at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sat, May 27, 2023
DanceAfrica Community Workshop at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sat, May 27, 2023Caregivers 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.
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CommunityLate Night Dance Party with DJ YB
Sat, May 27, 2023
Late Night Dance Party with DJ YB
Sat, May 27, 2023Keep 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.
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ClassesChuck Davis Emerging Choreographers Fellowship Community Workshop & Artist Talk
Sat, May 13, 2023
Chuck Davis Emerging Choreographers Fellowship Community Workshop & Artist Talk
Sat, May 13, 2023Join Al Taw’am, recipients of the 2022—2023 Chuck Davis Emerging Choreographer Fellowship, as they guide participants through their “House Fusion” dance style.
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