This event is in the past.It took place on May 26, 2026 at Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Documentary
DocumentaryGermaine Acogny didn't just dance, she rewrote the rules. This documentary traces how the "mother of African contemporary dance" developed her groundbreaking technique and reshaped movement across the globe.
Documentary film
African contemporary dance
Cultural cinema
Dance history
Tips
🎭BAM's opera house is gorgeous and intimate
🚇easy to reach by train
💺seats are tight, but the experience is worth it
Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance
Fort Greene
DocumentaryDocumentaryGermaine Acogny didn't just dance, she rewrote the rules. This documentary traces how the "mother of African contemporary dance" developed her groundbreaking technique and reshaped movement across the globe.
Documentary film
African contemporary dance
Cultural cinema
Dance history
Tips
🎭BAM's opera house is gorgeous and intimate
🚇easy to reach by train
💺seats are tight, but the experience is worth it
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