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DanceAfrica Community Celebration Day

 
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May 30—Jun 6, 2021
 
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Dancers from near and far come together to create DanceAfrica’s first ever Community Day Bantaba! This virtual dance performance—premiering May 30 at 6pm—features videos submitted by community members to showcase their dance moves and DanceAfrica spirit.

Schedule
11am—9pm EST
Digital Mosaic
Submit a picture to the virtual photo booth and see it added to the digital mosaic.
6pm EST
Community Day Bantaba Livestream
Tune in for the premiere of this virtual performance with introduction by DanceAfrica's Senior Council of Elders Mamma Lynette White and Baba Bill Mathews.
 
 
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