This event is in the past.It took place on May 31, 2024 at Brooklyn Academy of Music.


Forty-seven years of rhythm, heritage, and community converge at America's largest celebration of African diasporic dance. This year's festival centers Cameroon, with the calabash as its guiding symbol: expect explosive traditional performances, a global bazaar with 150+ vendors, FilmAfrica screenings, late-night dance parties, and hands-on workshops that invite you into the movement.
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DanceAfrica
Fort Greene


Forty-seven years of rhythm, heritage, and community converge at America's largest celebration of African diasporic dance. This year's festival centers Cameroon, with the calabash as its guiding symbol: expect explosive traditional performances, a global bazaar with 150+ vendors, FilmAfrica screenings, late-night dance parties, and hands-on workshops that invite you into the movement.
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