DanceAfrica 2023

Opening Date: May 26, 2023

Closing Date: May 29, 2023

https://www.bam.org/danceafrica2023

Playing @

BAM Opera House

30 Lafayette Ave Brooklyn, NY 11217

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The nation’s largest festival dedicated to African diasporic dance and music returns to the stages and streets of Brooklyn for its 46th year! In 2023, we celebrate with traditional Ghanian dance and music from the National Dance Company of Ghana. Plus, the DanceAfrica Spirit Walkers return, along with the beloved RestorationArt Dance Youth Ensemble. DanceAfrica 2023 is artistic directed by Abdel R. Salaam.

COVID-19 Safety Information:
Masks are optional but encouraged.

World Dance

Performance Schedule:

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

TDF Tickets Offers:

TDF member tickets:

Not available for this show

Listed at TKTS

n/a

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Full-price tickets

Free

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Lottery & Rush

BAM offers up to two $10 rush tickets to any live performance, subject to availability.
Senior Rush: For seniors ages 65 and over. Present proof of age and photo ID at the box office as early as 90 minutes before the start time of the desired event. Rush tickets are subject to availability and seating is at the discretion of the box office. A $2 per ticket facility fee will be added to all purchases for live performances.

Student Rush: For full- and part-time students ages 29 and under. Present your valid student ID and proof of age at the box office as early as 90 minutes before the start time of the desired event. Rush tickets are subject to availability and seating is at the discretion of the box office. A $2 per ticket facility fee will be added to all purchases for live performances.

Veteran Rush: Present your veteran ID card at the box office as early as 90 minutes before the start time of the desired event. Rush tickets are subject to availability and seating is at the discretion of the box office. A $2 per ticket facility fee will be added to all purchases for live performances.

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.