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Community Day

Sat, May 16, 1—5pm
In association with The Billie's Youth Arts Academy
    Part of
  • DanceAfrica Festival 2026 Program
DanceAfrica 2026 gets started with our annual Community Day kickoff at Restoration Plaza. This year’s program celebrates The Billie Holiday Theatre's Youth Arts Academy's 30th year participating in DanceAfrica. The event includes performances by The Billie’s Youth Arts Academy Dance Ensemble, select Youth Arts Academy students, and special guest artists.

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      Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Plaza
      1368 Fulton Street
      Brooklyn NY 11216

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      Free
      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. 

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      Howard Gilman

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      BAM Community programs provided by
      The Thompson Family Foundation

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        DanceAfrica Performance

        May 22—25, 2026

        DanceAfrica Performance

        May 22—25, 2026
        Enchanting Brooklyn for its 49th year, DanceAfrica 2026 culminates in a dance and music performance celebrating the culture of Uganda.
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        Dance

        DanceAfrica Performance

        May 22—25, 2026
        DanceAfrica culminates in a dance and music performance celebrating the culture of Uganda.
      • Community

        Tribute to the Ancestors

        Sat, May 16, 10—11am

        Tribute to the Ancestors

        Sat, May 16, 10—11am
        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.
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        Community

        Tribute to the Ancestors

        Sat, May 16, 10—11am
        This traditional tribute to those who have passed features music, drumming, and dance.
      • Community

        Council of Elders Roundtable: Legacy & Preservation

        Sun, May 24, 2026

        Council of Elders Roundtable: Legacy & Preservation

        Sun, May 24, 2026
        Members of DanceAfrica’s Council of Elders discuss preserving the festival’s legacy, and creating connections among the ancestors, the art and culture of Africa and its diaspora.
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        Council of Elders Roundtable: Legacy & Preservation

        Sun, May 24, 2026
        Members of DanceAfrica’s Council of Elders discuss preserving the festival’s legacy.
      Photo: Tony Turner

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