DanceAfrica 2026

About this festival

DanceAfrica is a festival that celebrates African and diasporic dance and culture at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York. It is the largest festival of African dance and culture in the United States, featuring performances, film, classes and a bazaar.

What DanceAfrica offers

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