FRI & SAT evening performances will be able to stream virtually as well as attend in-person.

Celebrate Black movement! The Black Choreographers Festival on October 15th & 16th brings together some of the strongest movement artists in the region to showcase new work, celebrate exceptional artistry and expand learning opportunities.

Evening Showcases on October 15th & 16th each begin at 7PM and include multiple performances as well as a post event talk back.
Workshops begin on Saturday October 16th at 9:30am and run through 3:45pm.
Friday Kickoff Performance Showcase  Featuring:

• Quincy Gerald Dow
• BRIO Dance Arts, LLC/Morgan James
• Aliyah C. Artist Collective
• Abena Crittendon
• Selyse
• Ronnique Antoinette/The Ramdance Movement
• RODANCO i

Saturday Closing Performance Showcase Featuring:

• Shalea Davis/ Morton Street Dance Center
• Nicole Tucker-Smith
• A.J. Collabs/ Anastasia Johnson
• Chris Miller
• Hope B. Byers
• Shianne Antoine
• James Washington Manning

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Performance, Workshop and Full Festival Pass

• FRI OCT 15 | 7PM Performance (In-Person): $20, $17 mbrs (+$3 Service Fee)
• FRI OCT 15 | 7PM Performance (Virtual): $12, $10 mbrs (+$3 Service Fee)
• SAT OCT 16 | 10AM-3PM Workshop Pass (In-Person): $40 (+$3 Service Fee)
• SAT OCT 16 | Workshop & In-Person Performance Pass: $45 (+$3 Service Fee)
• SAT OCT 16 | 7PM Performance (In-Person): $20, $17 mbrs (+$3 Service Fee)
• SAT OCT 16 | 7PM Performance (Virtual): $12, $10 mbrs (+$3 Service Fee)

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Satruday Workshop schedule. Individual Workshops are $10 (+ $3 service fee)

9:30AM -10:45AM

• Session 1: Liturgical
• Session 2: Hip Hop

11AM – 12:15PM

• Session 1: Umfundalai
• Session 2:  Jazz

Lunch Break: 12:15PM – 1PM

1PM – 2:15PM

• Session 1: Ballet
• Session 2: Afro Contemporary

2:30PM – 3:45PM

• Session 1: Hip Hop
• Session 2: Modern/Contemporary

Covid Safety Policy 

• Vaccination Status: 
  • All audiences ages 18+  entering the theater space for performances, screenings, workshops or other theater-based gatherings are requested to be vaccinated against Covid-19. We ask that you bring a copy of your vaccination card or a photo of your card as proof of vaccination status.  If you have chosen to avoid vaccination due to religious or health exemption, please have proof of a negative Covid-19 test within 48 hours of entering the premises.
• Masks: Please wear your mask during your visit unless you are actively consuming a beverage. Masks are required in all areas of the building, including the gallery and theater.
• Food/Drink: A limited bar will be available for purchase and consumption prior to and during theater-based events. Outside food and drink is prohibited.
• Spacing: This event will be at full capacity. We are a small venue and physical distancing will be very limited.  You will likely have fellow audience members sitting directly next to, in front of, and behind you, at a distance of less than 6 feet.