Students of all ages engage in dance-making as they explore different cultures from Africa and its diaspora. Plus, attend a DanceAfrica performance in the spring!
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Education
BAM Education connects learning with creativity, engaging imagination by encouraging self-expression through programs for students, teachers, and audiences of all ages. Explore the performances below, and join us in person for a thrilling season of theater for your classes and/or families.
BAM’s Winter/Spring 2025 season was just announced!
Please contact education@BAM.org with any questions. We look forward to welcoming you this spring!
In-School Residencies
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EducationDanceAfrica in the Classroom: Inclusive
Nov 2024—Jun 2025
DanceAfrica in the Classroom: Inclusive
Nov 2024—Jun 2025GRADES K—12 -
(Re) Centering Theater
Jan—Jun 2025
(Re) Centering Theater
Jan—Jun 2025GRADES 9—12Students devise and perform an original work in this multi-week residency that centers playwrights of color and LGBTQ+ playwrights.
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EducationExperience Rwanda: Rwandan Dance and Music
Experience Rwanda: Rwandan Dance and Music
Grades Pre-K—12This dynamic virtual dance workshop immerses students in the culture of Rwanda, and gives them the opportunity to learn one of the country’s most famous traditional dances.
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EducationExperience Senegal: Senegalese Dance and Music
Experience Senegal: Senegalese Dance and Music
Grades Pre-K—12Celebrate traditional Senegalese dance styles and songs! Experts in African dance lead this dynamic virtual workshop which aims to get students moving and singing in the classroom.
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For Grades K—12In-School Residencies
In-School Residencies
Professional teaching artists unite creativity and learning in these hands-on programs that bring spoken word and African dance into your virtual classroom
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GRADES K—12Virtual Workshops
Virtual Workshops
EDUCATIONInvigorate your curriculum with music, movement, poetry, and performance!
School-Time Performances
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School-Time Performances
School-Time Performances
EDUCATIONInspiring shows chosen to speak to young audiences and complemented by creative workshops.
After-School Programs
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EducationBrooklyn Interns for Arts and Culture
Aug 2025—Jun 2026
Brooklyn Interns for Arts and Culture
Aug 2025—Jun 2026Grades 9—12 -
EducationSpring Dance Insider 2025
Oct 23—Jun 21, 2025
Spring Dance Insider 2025
Oct 23—Jun 21, 2025Grades 9—12Learn choreography and dance technique in this free after-school program! -
GRADES 9+After-School Programs
After-School Programs
EDUCATIONMake BAM your artistic home this season with our free virtual after-school programs.
Past Events and Programs
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Education—Past Events
Education—Past Events
Explore past events and programs offered by BAM Education, tapping into the artistic richness of BAM’s programming and extended artistic family to provide extraordinary cultural opportunities.
