Performance: Black Choreographer's Festival - Spirit of SANKOFA!

Saturday, 3/22/2025
2:00 - 4:00
Koret Auditorium
Koret Lobby
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400

Two groundbreaking festivals, one rich legacy—Dr. Halifu Osumare leads an evening of conversation and performance celebrating the impact of Black Choreographers Moving Toward the 21st Century (BCM) and Black Choreographers Festival: Here & Now (BCF), which marks its 20th anniversary this year. This special event features a panel of arts leaders and dynamic solo performances by BCF artists honoring the history and continued influence of these iconic Bay Area festivals.

 

Moderated by: Dr. Halifu Osumare
Panelists: Dean Beck-Stewart, L. Martina Young, Kendra Kimbrough Barnes and laura e. ellis
BCF Artists: Natalya Shoaf, Byb Chanel Bibene, Justin Sharlman and dominique lesleyann

 

Experience an archival display capturing the evolution of Black dance, art and culture through the narratives of BCM (1989–1995) and BCF (est. 2005), celebrating 20 years of BCF. Designed by visual artists Pete Belkin and Tiersa Nureyev.

 

Connect: Black Choreographers Festival - Website | Black Choreographers Festival - Instagram | Black Choreographers Festival - Facebook

Dance & Music

Enjoy performances, talks and workshops that celebrate movement and the musical arts.

Performance

Events featuring theater, music, art and dance.

More Than a Month: Black Interest

Connect to engaging discussions and performances related to the Black community.

More Than a Month recognizes important events in Black history, honors community and national leaders and fosters steps towards collective change. Programming features authors, poets and craft classes. 

Spotlight

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

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