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DanceAfrica 2023
Opening Date: May 26, 2023
Closing Date: May 29, 2023
Playing @
BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
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.
Performance Schedule
FRIDAY @ 7:30 PM
SATURDAY @ 2 PM & 7 PM
SUNDAY & MONDAY @ 3 PM
Director
- Abdel R. Salaam
TDF Tickets Offers:
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Full-price tickets:
$34.50 - $94.50
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.
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Accessibility
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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. -
Box Office
Main lobby. Counters 49". -
Restroom
Rear of orchestra. Door 29". Stall door 31". Commode 17.5". Grab bars. -
Water Fountain
Main lobby. Spout 35". -
Telephone
Main lobby to right of alternate entrance. Cord 27". -
Assisted Listening System
Yes. -
Visual Assistance
None.
