In this moving dance performance from acclaimed choreographer Hope Boykin, a young girl named Clover is told by her mom that it isn’t safe to cross the fence that segregates their African-American side of town from the white side where her neighbor Anna lives. But when the two girls become friends, they find a clever way to get around the grown-up rules together.
Twenty years after its first publication, Jacqueline Woodson’s powerful picture book The Other Side comes to life on stage in an enthralling program of dance about overcoming the barriers that keep us apart.
Join us for Q&As and a book signing with Jacqueline Woodson following the performances on Saturday, March 2 at 3pm and Sunday, March 3 at 11am. There will be a sensory friendly performance on March 3 at 3pm.
Twenty years after its first publication, Jacqueline Woodson’s powerful picture book The Other Side comes to life on stage in an enthralling program of dance about overcoming the barriers that keep us apart.
Join us for Q&As and a book signing with Jacqueline Woodson following the performances on Saturday, March 2 at 3pm and Sunday, March 3 at 11am. There will be a sensory friendly performance on March 3 at 3pm.
Co-commissioned by the Kennedy Center and HopeBoykinDance
ONSALE DATES
Thu, Jan 11 at 1pm:
BAM Members & Patrons
Tue, Jan 16 at 1pm:
General Public
UPCOMING Performances
RUNNING TIME
45min
VENUE
ACCESSIBILITY
There will be a sensory friendly performance on March 3 at 3pm.
TICKET INFORMATION
All tickets: $18
Please note: A $2 facility fee and $3.50 handling fee per ticket will be added to all online orders
Please note: A $2 facility fee and $3.50 handling fee per ticket will be added to all online orders
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.
Leadership support for
BAM Access Programs provided by the
Jerome L. Greene Foundation
Leadership support for
dance at BAM provided by:
The SHS Foundation
Leadership support for
dance at BAM provided by:
Major support for
sensory friendly performances provided by:
The FAR Fund and
The Joseph LeRoy and
Ann C. Warner Fund
