SFArtsED is thrilled to present Spirit of Sankofa: Bridging the Legacies of BCM & BCF – an exhibition featuring archival materials, photos, ephemera, and a special dedication to Katherine Dunham and Ruth Beckford, celebrating the twentieth anniversary of Black Choreographers Festival (BCF, 2005–2025) and the preceding legacy of Black Choreographers Moving Towards the 21st Century (BCM, 1989–1995), a national dance initiative. Presented alongside the gallery exhibit is a series of site-specific performances, panel discussions, master classes, and other public programs.
5:30 PM: Doors open, Reception and Exhibit Viewing
6:00 PM: Panel discussion moderated by Halifu Osumare, featuring Dr. Yvonne Daniels, Deborah Vaughan, Dr. Colette Eloi, and Elya Moore
8:00 PM site-specific performances by Byb Chanel Bibene, Patricia West+ Aja Johnson, Tara Bucknor, Natalya Shoaf, and Dazaun Soleyn followed by a Cake & Chat event with the artists.
Spirit of Sankofa: Panel Discussion and Dance Performance
SFArtsED is thrilled to present Spirit of Sankofa: Bridging the Legacies of BCM & BCF – an exhibition featuring archival materials, photos, ephemera, and a special dedication to Katherine Dunham and Ruth Beckford, celebrating the twentieth anniversary of Black Choreographers Festival (BCF, 2005–2025) and the preceding legacy of Black Choreographers Moving Towards the 21st Century (BCM, 1989–1995), a national dance initiative. Presented alongside the gallery exhibit is a series of site-specific performances, panel discussions, master classes, and other public programs.
5:30 PM: Doors open, Reception and Exhibit Viewing
6:00 PM: Panel discussion moderated by Halifu Osumare, featuring Dr. Yvonne Daniels, Deborah Vaughan, Dr. Colette Eloi, and Elya Moore
8:00 PM site-specific performances by Byb Chanel Bibene, Patricia West+ Aja Johnson, Tara Bucknor, Natalya Shoaf, and Dazaun Soleyn followed by a Cake & Chat event with the artists.