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Council of Elders Roundtable: Legacy & Preservation

Sun, May 25 at 12pm

BAM and MoCADA
Present

DanceAfrica Council of Elders Roundtable: Legacy & Preservation
With members of the DanceAfrica Council of Elders

    Part of
  • DanceAfrica Festival 2025 Program
DanceAfrica’s Council of Elders has been an instrumental part of the festival since its inception. In this roundtable discussion moderated by Dyane Harvey-Salaam, members of the Council discuss the importance of preserving the legacy of DanceAfrica, and their work to create connections among the ancestors, the art and culture of Africa and its diaspora. 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.

All ages. Space is limited; pre-registration is recommended.

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      MoCADA Culture Lab II @ L10
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