DanceAfrica 2023

Opening Date: May 26, 2023

Closing Date: May 29, 2023

https://www.bam.org/dance/2023/danceafrica-golden-ghana

Playing @

BAM Howard Gilman Opera House

30 Lafayette Ave Brooklyn, NY 11217

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This Memorial Day weekend, the vibrant artistry and revolutionary history of Ghana inspires an immersive, electrifying celebration of dance. Now in its 46th year, DanceAfrica 2023 presents a choreographic and musical journey through the past and present of Ghanaian culture, connecting ancestral traditions to contemporary achievements on the BAM stage. Featuring performances by the National Theater of Ghana's National Dance Company, the DanceAfrica Spirit Walkers and BAM RestorationART Dance Youth Ensemble, this year’s tribute to Ghanaian excellence promises to entertain, educate and empower. DanceAfrica 2023 is artistic directed by Abdel R. Salaam.

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COVID-19 Safety Information

Masks are optional but encouraged.

Performance Schedule:

FRIDAY @ 7:30 PM
SATURDAY @ 2 PM & 7 PM
SUNDAY & MONDAY @ 3 PM

Director

Abdel R. Salaam

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Accessibility:

Wheelchair Info

Six locations: Three areas in rear orchestra. Can accommodate two wheelchairs each.

Seating

The Opera House seats 2,086.Orchestra level of Opera House on main level, directly off lobby.

Elevator\Escalator

Elevator: Attended. Accesses all floors. Braille lettering.

Passenger Loading Zone

Front.

Parking

Ashland Place.

Entrance

Six steps up from street into main lobby. One handrail.Alternate entrance: Saint Felix St. Unmarked. Ramp (1.5" lip) into main lobby. Double doors (heavy). Security will assist.