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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

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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

We kindly ask that our patrons arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the performance to allow for appropriate seating time. Once the production begins, late seating will only be allowed in between dance pieces.

Moody Performance Hall

2520 Flora St

Dallas, TX 75201

The AT&T Performing Arts Center offers underground, on-site, valet and self-parking options during performance times.

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.

Klyde Warren Park

2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy • Dallas, TX 75201

Klyde Warren Park

2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy

Dallas, TX 75201

Parking is conveniently located around the Park. Street metered parking is available directly adjacent to the Park.
Top Photo by Amitava Sarkar
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