This event is in the past.It took place on May 26, 2026 at Brooklyn Academy of Music.










Five days of African and diaspora dance traditions unfold at BAM's historic venue, where the Memorial Room honors ancestors and visiting companies bring the stage to life. The performances are so captivating, you forget about the tight seats entirely.
ancestral honors
live dance performances
african diaspora culture
community gathering
Tips
🎭"the show was so good, you don't even think about it"
🕯️visit the Memorial Room to honor festival ancestors
🎟️five days of programming, plan for multiple visits
Memorial Room
Fort Greene










Five days of African and diaspora dance traditions unfold at BAM's historic venue, where the Memorial Room honors ancestors and visiting companies bring the stage to life. The performances are so captivating, you forget about the tight seats entirely.
ancestral honors
live dance performances
african diaspora culture
community gathering
Tips
🎭"the show was so good, you don't even think about it"
🕯️visit the Memorial Room to honor festival ancestors
🎟️five days of programming, plan for multiple visits
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