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Memorial Room

May 22—May 26, 2025
    Part of
  • DanceAfrica Festival 2025 Program

The Memorial Room is dedicated to preserving the tradition of paying homage to the ancestors of DanceAfrica festivals past and present, as well as the ancestors of the visiting company each year. 

Curated by Mama Linda Evans and the DanceAfrica Council of Elders.

Thu, May 22 from 6—10pm
Fri, May 23 from 1—10pm
Sat, May 24 from 1—10pm
Sun, May 25 from 12—6pm
Mon, May 26 from 12—6pm

UPCOMING Performances

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      Peter Jay Sharp Building
      Devitre Lounge

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      FREE
      All performances will adhere to protocols developed in accordance with New York State regulations and in consultation with medical professionals for the safety of our artists, audiences, and staff. 

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      BAM’s strategic initiatives provided by:

      Mellon Foundation

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      BAM Access Programs provided by
      the Jerome L. Greene Foundation

      JL Greene

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      BAM programming provided by:

      Howard Gilman

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      BAM’s strategic initiatives provided by:

      Altman Foundation

      Leadership support for
      BAM Community programs provided by
      The Thompson Family Foundation

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