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Rejoice & Experience Dance Africa IN PERSON!
WHAT: Dance Africa DC 2022
WHEN: May 31 – June 4 2022
WHERE: Outdoor Performances at Catholic University of America
TICKETS: Pay-what-you-can payment options, starting at $0 up to $100
Join us for a week of dance, music, and tradition during our 34th annual DanceAfrica, DC festival; Together Again: Celebrating Life, Love, Unity, and Hope! Celebrate the spirit of the African Diaspora with master classes, oral histories, and both virtual and in-person performances. Hosted by Griot Mama Sylvia Soumah, DanceAfrica, DC 2022 is guaranteed to inspire, invigorate, educate, and entertain. Classes are throughout the week at Edgewood Arts Center, and close out this astonishing event with performances at Catholic University of America on the lawn of the Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center on Saturday, June 4th from 12 pm – 9 pm celebrating the life and legacy of Baba Melvin Deal.
About DanceAfrica
Festival goers will celebrate the spirit of the African Diaspora with master classes, oral histories, and performances from beloved West African dance companies from the DC Metro community. The festival will begin with virtual master classes alongside three final days of candle bearing, elder acknowledgements, performances, and an outdoor gathering.
About Dance Place
Founded in 1980, Dance Place builds a community of artists, audiences and students through high quality performances, commissions, training and educational programs. We are committed to enriching the field of dance locally, nationally and internationally. Our thriving arts campus serves as an anchor in the development of our Brookland / Edgewood neighborhood in Washington, DC.
