
DanceAfrica Classes 2026

UPCOMING Performances
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TICKET INFORMATION
Leadership support for
BAM’s strategic initiatives provided by:
Leadership support for
BAM Access Programs provided by
the Jerome L. Greene Foundation
Leadership support for
BAM programming provided by:
Leadership support for
BAM Education Programs provided by the
Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation and
The SHS Foundation
Leadership support for
BAM Community and Education programs provided by
The Thompson Family Foundation
Major support for
BAM Education programs provided by:
The Emily Davie & Joseph S. Kornfeld Foundation;
Constans Culver Foundation;
Epstein Teicher Philanthropies;
Jody & John Arnhold; and
Tiger Baron Foundation
Support for
BAM Education programs provided by:
Anne-Victoire Auriault;
Jennifer Kopylov; and
Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund
Classes
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ALL AGESDanceAfrica Family ClassMon, May 25, 2026 at 10am
Mark Morris Dance Center
Duffy Studio
(3 Lafayette Avenue)
TICKETS: $12 adults; $15 family of two; $20 family of three; $25 family of fourCo-presented by BAM and Mark Morris Dance Group
DanceAfrica invites families to explore the fundamentals of Ugandan movement in this fun-filled class for all levels and ages, taught by a member of Uganda’s Ndere troupe.
Space is limited; pre-registration is recommended. -
FOR ADULTSDanceAfrica Inclusive Movement ClassMon, May 25, 2026 at 11am
Mark Morris Dance Center
Studio E
(3 Lafayette Avenue)
Tickets: In-Person: $12; Virtual: $10
Co-presented by BAM and Mark Morris Dance Group
Led by Pat Hall
Acclaimed dancer, choreographer, and teacher Pat Hall leads 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 Diasporic dance forms celebrate community and aspects of daily life, providing a unique window into culture, history, and tradition.
About Pat Hall: Pat Hall is an internationally acclaimed dancer, choreographer, and teacher whose style is influenced by African, Caribbean, and contemporary American dance, and by ceremonial and ritual practices of indigenous peoples. She has worked with diverse populations, spanning all ages and abilities, and bringing the joy of movement to all.
For adults; all levels of experience are welcome. When you register, we invite you to share how we can make this class as accessible to you as possible and any other information that will help us best support your experience. -
For intermediate to advanced dancersDanceAfrica Master ClassMon, May 25, 2026 at 12pm
Mark Morris Dance Center
Duffy Studio
(3 Lafayette Avenue)
Tickets: $12
Co-presented by BAM and Mark Morris Dance Center
This immersive, high-energy class, taught by a member of the Ndere troupe, introduces participants to Ugandan rhythmic traditions and movement styles.If you are having trouble registering online, please call the Mark Morris Dance Center at 718.624.8400 from 10am to 6pm.
EXPLORE DANCEAFRICA
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DanceDanceAfrica Performance
May 22—May 25, 2026
DanceAfrica Performance
May 22—May 25, 2026Enchanting Brooklyn for its 49th year, DanceAfrica 2026 culminates in a dance and music performance celebrating the culture of Uganda. -
CommunityDanceAfrica Bazaar 2025
May 24—May 26, 2025
DanceAfrica Bazaar 2025
May 24—May 26, 2025DanceAfrica’s beloved bazaar returns, transforming the streets around BAM into a global marketplace with more than 150 vendors offering African, Caribbean, and African-American food, crafts, and fashion. -
CommunityCommunity Day
Sat, May 17, 1—5pm
Community Day
Sat, May 17, 1—5pmDanceAfrica 2025 gets started with our annual Restoration DanceAfrica Community Day Kickoff, featuring special guest artists, Billie Holiday Theatre Youth Arts Academy students, and more!



