DanceAfrica DC 2023 Performance Schedule

DanceAfrica DC Fête *SOLD OUT*

Friday, June 2 at 7:30pm | Cafritz Foundation Theater at Dance Place

Memorial/Candle Bearers Directed by Donna Kearney

dani tirrell and The Congregation

Coyaba Youth Ensemble

Dimensions Dance Tap Ensemble

Kankouran West African Dance Company 

Coyaba Dance Theater

DanceAfrica DC Village Celebration

Saturday, June 3rd | 10am — 7:30pm | Marist Hall Lawn | Catholic University

Don't forget your lawn chairs & blankets!

Paid Lot Parking – $7 for the day

10:00 – 10:45am

Malcolm X Dancers & Drummers

11:00 – 11:30am

Taratibu

11:30 – noon

Soul in Motion

1:30 – 2:00pm

Akoma De Gado

2:00 – 2:30pm

Ni Dembaya

2:45 – 3:45pm

Coyaba Village Celebration

4:00 – 4:45pm

Ezibu Muntu

5:00 – 5:45pm

Soka Tribe

6:00 – 7:30pm

Elikeh

DanceAfrica DC Closing Celebration

Sunday, June 4th | 1 — 6pm | Edgewood Arts Center

Free Street Parking Available

1:00 – 1:15pm

Welcome with Griot Mama Sylvia Soumah

1:15 – 2:00pm

Social Hour

2:00 – 2:20pm

Belly Dancers of Color Collective

2:30 – 2:50pm

DC Casineros

3:00 – 3:20pm

Osagyefo

3:30 – 3:50pm

Keur Khaleyi

3:50 – 6:00pm

Food/Libations

This is a tentative schedule. All things subject to change. Check back here for the latest updates!

This year's festival is generously supported by: