I’m so honored to have been invited to the Dance Africa Media Reception again this year. My sister, Arin Maya was my trusty plus one and we had a wonderful night at the kickoff of Dance Africa 2018: Remembrance, Reconciliation, Renewal.
If you can’t make it to the final show Monday May 28th at 3pm, make sure to plan for next year and grab tickets when they go on sale in April. Our NYC style for the Media Reception and opening night of Dance Africa 2018 below!
Love,
The Lawerences
Brooklyn Style: Dance Africa
Credits:
Jumpsuit by Loft
Jacket by Nordstrom
Credits:
Dress: Vintage
Jacket by Urban Outfitters
Shoes by DSW
The nation’s largest African dance festival returns to BAM for its 41st year, under the leadership of artistic director Abdel R. Salaam. This year’s performance offers a taste of the rhythm and spirit of South Africa, acknowledging Nelson Mandela’s centennial birthday and the contributions of freedom fighters past and present.
South African supergroup Ingoma KwaZulu-Natal Dance Company brings traditional movement idioms alongside the contemporary stylings of Durban-based Siwela Sonke Dance Theatre. They are joined by the BAM/Restoration Dance Youth Ensemble and, together, rejoice in the transcendent power of movement and music in a range of forms and traditions. This year’s performance draws parallels between South African anti-apartheid and American civil rights movements, portraying the struggles for justice and, ultimately, serving up triumphant celebrations of culture.
