DanceAfrica. Photo: Tony Turner
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DanceAfrica

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Description

BAM’s iconic celebration of African and African American dance, music and culture, done in partnership with the DanceAfrica Council of Elders, the Weeksville Heritage Center and the Billie Holiday Theatre, focusing this year on the culture and artistry of Mozambique. Expect an outdoor bazaar, traditional dance and music, classes, workshops, films, parties and much more in this annual tradition—one of the largest celebrations of African culture and Brooklyn’s unofficial kickoff to summer.

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Location

BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music)

30 Lafayette Ave. Brooklyn, NY, 11217

Features

Type
Music
Film & TV
Live Music
Charities & Nonprofits
Musical
Art Galleries
Genre
Dance
Drama
Comedy
Opera
Classical Music / Symphony
Seasonal
Spring
Accessibility
Open and/or Closed Captioned
Assistive Listening System
Sign Language Interpretation
Wheelchair Accessible
Audio Description
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