DanceAfrica 2024

Opening Date: May 24, 2024

Closing Date: May 27, 2024

https://www.bam.org/danceafrica24

Playing @

BAM Howard Gilman Opera House

30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

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BAM’s corner of Fort Greene transforms into a pulsing celebration of community, discovery and collective joy at this beloved annual festival. They join with longtime neighbors, first-time visitors, the DanceAfrica Council of Elders and partners at Weeksville Heritage Center and The Billie Holiday Theater (formerly Restoration Arts) to create the nation’s largest festival of African dance—and Brooklyn’s unofficial start of summer. Featuring the iconic outdoor bazaar, traditional dance and music from Cameroon, classes, workshops, late-night dance parties and FilmAfrica’s lineup of cinematic gems, this can’t-miss cultural celebration electrifies Brooklyn for a 47th year. Abdel R. Salaam acts as artistic director.

Dance Festival

Performance Schedule

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

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Full-price tickets:

$34.50 - $94.50

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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.
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.