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School-Time Performance: DanceAfrica 2024
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CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Social Studies, History (DanceAfrica Festival)
The nation’s largest festival of African and African diasporic dance and music returns to BAM for its 47th year! Join us for a thrilling performance celebrating the diverse artistry and traditional music and movement styles of Cameroon.
Each performance includes a hands on pre- or post-show workshop lasting approximately 45 minutes, led by a BAM teaching artist at no additional cost!
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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 programming in the
Howard Gilman Opera House provided by:
Leadership support for
dance at BAM provided by
The SHS Foundation
Leadership support for
dance at BAM provided by:
Leadership support for
BAM Education programs provided by:
The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation;
The SHS Foundation; and
The Thompson Family Foundation
Major Sponsor of
BAM Education Programs:
Major support for
BAM Education programs provided by:
Constans Culver Foundation;
The FAR Fund;
The Pinkerton Foundation;
Tiger Baron Foundation; and
Joseph LeRoy and Ann C. Warner Fund
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