Dance
School-Time Performance: DanceAfrica 2016
Grades K—12
May 25May 26, 2016
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May 2016
Wednesday May 25, 2016
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CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Global History, Dance, Social Studies (African culture)
The nation's largest festival dedicated to African dance returns for a 39th year, giving students the chance to engage with the diverse cultures of Africa and the African diaspora. DanceAfrica 2016 turns its focus to the West African music and dance traditions of Senegal.
Please note: Seating will be assigned by grade. Grades K—6 in orchestra/mezzanine; Grades 7—12 will be seated in the balcony.
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DanceAfrica
DanceAfrica
This online guide has been created to provide you with a wealth of background information to help you more deeply engage your students in what they will experience at BAM.

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Exploring African Dance with Baba Chuck Davis
Sat, Apr 2, 2016
Exploring African Dance with Baba Chuck Davis
Sat, Apr 2, 2016
EDUCATORS ONLY
Baba Chuck Davis, DanceAfrica’s artistic director emeritus, leads this workshop for classroom teachers and teaching artists in engaging students through the cultures, customs, movement, and music of Africa and its diaspora.