Programs
DanceAfrica Festival 2018
Dance
Music
Film
Visual Art
Bazaar
Workshops
The nation’s largest festival dedicated to African dance and music returns for its 41st year, under the leadership of artistic director Abdel R. Salaam. This beloved annual tradition is a jubilant celebration of culture from Africa and its diaspora.
This year, DanceAfrica offers a taste of the rhythm, movement, and spirit of South Africa past and present. Join us for a full weekend of activities including an art exhibition, dance workshops, an array of community events, the annual FilmAfrica series, and the one-and-only DanceAfrica Bazaar.
This year’s performance offers a taste of the rhythm and spirit of South Africa.
Experience DanceAfrica at these free community workshops.
DanceAfrica’s tribute to those who have passed on featuring music, drumming, and dance.
This year’s festival kicks off with the annual community welcome for the visiting companies.
Tamara Thomas presents an evening of choreography that emanates from her study in Ghana.
A movement workshop with Chuck Davis Emerging Choreographer Fellow Tamara Thomas.
A survey of recent video work by South African artist Nandipha Mntambo.
The South African sculptor, painter, and video artist discusses her practice.
The best new narrative, documentary, and short films from across Africa and the diaspora.
DJ Greg Caz brings his legendary Brazilian beats to BAMcafé for DanceAfrica 2018.
More than 150 vendors converge at BAM offering African and Caribbean food, crafts, and fashion.
Caregivers and children alike get immersed the movement and music of South Africa.
Dancers learn the fundamentals of South African movement styles in this immersive workshop.
Adults learn the rhythmic beats of the South African gumboot dance in this inclusive class.