Voices of the Drum: Echoes of Unity
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Our annual tradition continues this season with our 19th DanceAfrica Festival & Marketplace!
Get ready to intrigue your mind and energize your soul with a full week of events across the Arts District. Our special guest performers, Chicago’s own Ayodele Drum and Dance and Voices of Empowerment choir, directed by the Grammy-Award winning Pamela Dawson, will join us on the stage for a powerful cultural celebration paying homage to the African diaspora.
Following the performances at Moody Performance Hall, tap into the universal language of rhythm when our dancers, audience and drummers join for our unforgettable communal Bantaba dance experience.
In-Person Event
FREE! DanceAfrica Festival & Marketplace
October 12, 2024
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Klyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201
Come explore the sights and sounds of Africa as Klyde Warren Park transforms for a FREE outdoor festival and marketplace, featuring an array of art, live dance and music, and local vendors. Bring the whole family for a day of fun and discovery!
Interested in being a Vendor at the DanceAfrica Festival & Marketplace?
Our Marketplace is LARGER THAN LIFE This Season!
Vendors Featured Below
A. Dawn Catron
African Art World
Afribag Creations
African Fashions and crafts
Afro Funk Wear
Aguas Chicas DFW
Ayodele Drum & Dance
AP Inspired Creations
Blossom by Buchanan
BOROKINIYABO
Center of Attraction Hair Gallery
Dallas Black Dance Theatre
Ebony’s Expressions
I LUV YOU (BLK) APPAREL
Jasmine Walker
Jewel of The Ny
KillaCrocCharm$
Krafts by Kimberlie
Nevaeh’s Bath and Beauty
Pan-African Connection Bookstore
PolkabugLux
R. Harvin Collection
Root Love
Samco World Products
ShareLove Stones
Simon Says Promotional Products Plus, LLC
SPEAK UP APPAREL LLC.
Sprinkled with Love Kreations & Ms. Matched
Tassel Cuties by Matia
Tatyanna Pickle Palace
The Remedy
Trendy Africa
True Beautique
Wrist Vibes Designs
Youth Conflict Resolution Center
In-Person & Virtual
FREE! West African Dance Class
Taught by
October 9, 2024
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
DBDT Studios
2700 Ann Williams Way, Dallas, TX 75201
Ayodele Drum & Dance Photo by Marc Monaghan
Moody Performance Hall
2520 Flora St • Dallas, TX 75201
Moody Performance Hall
2520 Flora St
Dallas, TX 75201
The Lexus Red Parking facility is located on the north end of Jack Evans Street, below the Winspear Opera House.
The Lexus Silver Parking facility is located below Moody Performance Hall, directly across (east) Jack Evans from the Wyly Theatre. There is a secure underground tunnel that provides direct access to the Wyly Theatre from Lexus Silver.
