“DanceAfrica is a family reunion, a chance to see how the branches of the family tree have extended.”
—The New York Times
—The New York Times
Kick off Memorial Day weekend with DanceAfrica, the nation’s largest festival dedicated to African diasporic dance and music, as BAM opens up Brooklyn’s stages and streets to the rich culture and artistry of Mozambique. Now in its 48th year, this beloved celebration lifts up history and arts from Southern Africa for the unofficial start of summer.
Hand in hand with our cultural partners—the visionary DanceAfrica Council of Elders, the cultural custodians at Weeksville Heritage Center, our forward-thinking friends at MoCADA, and Bed-Stuy stalwart The Billie Holiday Theatre—we’ve assembled an experience guaranteed to open minds and lift spirits.
Doors open at 11am on Wednesday, May 21, and Thursday, May 22 for our hour-long DanceAfrica event specially designed for school and community partners. Visitors will enjoy a riveting performance and display of African culture. Let this school-time matinee bring your institution’s field-trip season to an exhilarating end!
Each performance involves a hands-on pre or post-show workshop lasting approximately 45 minutes at your school, led by a BAM teaching artist at no additional cost. Please use the DanceAfrica School-time Matinee Reservation Form to schedule your workshop and reserve your ticket for DanceAfrica 2025!
Reserve your tickets here: School-Time Performance: DanceAfrica 2025 ticket reservation form
This performance is appropriate for all ages! We welcome daycares, community centers, and classrooms grades Pre-K—12 to this amazing event.
“DanceAfrica is a family reunion, a chance to see how the branches of the family tree have extended.”
—The New York Times
—The New York Times
ONSALE DATES
Wed, Jan 8 at 1pm
School and Community Partners
For more information, please contact education@bam.org
DanceAfrica 2025
UPCOMING Performances
RUNNING TIME
Approx. 60min
VENUE
BAM teaching artists bring this program directly to your classroom. DanceAfrica performances take place in the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House.
TICKET INFORMATION
GA: $12; Title 1 schools: $9.60
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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