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
Vision. Voice. Power.
BAM Education connects learning with creativity, engaging imagination by encouraging self-expression through programs for students, teachers, and audiences of all ages. Explore the programs below to learn more about our opportunities for creative online engagement!
A Letter from Director of Education Ava Kinsey
More about BAM's education framework and registration specifications 
In-School Residencies
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 Education EducationDanceAfrica in the Classroom: General, Education & InclusiveSep 2025—Jun 2026 DanceAfrica in the Classroom: General, Education & InclusiveSep 2025—Jun 2026GRADES K—12
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 Education EducationWord. Sound. Power in the ClassroomSep 2025—May 2026 Word. Sound. Power in the ClassroomSep 2025—May 2026GRADES 9—12
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 (Re) Centering TheaterJan—Jun 2026 (Re) Centering TheaterJan—Jun 2026GRADES 9—12
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 Education EducationExperience Rwanda: Rwandan Dance and MusicExperience Rwanda: Rwandan Dance and MusicGrades 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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 Education EducationExperience Senegal: Senegalese Dance and MusicExperience Senegal: Senegalese Dance and MusicGrades 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—12 For Grades K—12In-School ResidenciesIn-School ResidenciesProfessional teaching artists unite creativity and learning in these hands-on programs that bring spoken word and African dance into your virtual classroom 
School-Time Performances
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 Education EducationThey Saw a Free Future: A tribute to Nikki Giovanni and Assata ShakurWed, Nov 19, 2025 They Saw a Free Future: A tribute to Nikki Giovanni and Assata ShakurWed, Nov 19, 2025Grades 9—12Join us in The Adam Space for an intergenerational performance celebrating the legacy of literary titan Nikki Giovanni and activism of Assata Shakur.
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 School-Time PerformancesSchool-Time PerformancesEDUCATIONInspiring shows chosen to speak to young audiences and complemented by creative workshops. 
After-School Programs
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 Education EducationCreative Career Collective (CCC)Oct—Dec 2025 Creative Career Collective (CCC)Oct—Dec 2025FREE | PAID OPP
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 Education EducationBrooklyn Interns for Arts and CultureAug 2025—Jun 2026 Brooklyn Interns for Arts and CultureAug 2025—Jun 2026Grades 9—12
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 Education EducationArts & JusticeJan—May 2026 Arts & JusticeJan—May 2026Grades 9—12
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 GRADES 9+ GRADES 9+After-School ProgramsAfter-School ProgramsEDUCATIONMake BAM your artistic home this season with our free virtual after-school programs. 
Past Events and Programs
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 Education—Past EventsEducation—Past EventsExplore 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. 
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 GRADES K—12 GRADES K—12Virtual WorkshopsVirtual WorkshopsEDUCATIONInvigorate your curriculum with music, movement, poetry, and performance!













