B L A C K C H O R E O G R A P H E R S
F E S T I V A L: H E R E & N O W
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BCF is Celebrating 20 Years!!!
AWARDED ~BEST OF THE BAY
- SF BAY GUARDIAN 2009
RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
FOR PRESERVING THE LEGACY OF BLACK DANCE
IN THE BAY AREA, 2019 & 2025
SF Classical Voice review of BCF 20th anniversary
"Black Choreographers Festival Reveals a Vibrant Tapestry of Dance..."
- Melissa Hudson Bell Read more
SF Chronicle review of BCF 20th anniversary
"This is looking like community coming out to support, so you know our hearts are full right now,” Laura Elaine Ellis said from the Dance Mission Theater stage on Saturday, Feb. 22,..."
-Rachel Howard Read more
SF Chronicle article features BCF for events to see in 2025
"Every milestone naturally brings reflection, but the Black Choreographers Festival's 20th anniversary slated for February is powered by something far more profound than nostalgia." -Rachel Howard Read more
20th Anniversary Events
Spirit of Sankofa: Bridging the Legacies of BCM and BCF Featuring: Archival Exhibit, Panel, & Performance (past event) Read more
featuring Festival Artists
Community dance classes
Lively and fun....learning and dancing!!!!
Jamar Welch & Byb Chanel Bibene
Friday, February 8th
630p-830p
Malonga Casquelourd Center, 3rd Floor Studio D
1428 Alice Street, Oakland
CLASS FEE: $ 10.00
Mixed Level Class – All Welcomed!
Space is limited. Pre-registration strongly recommended
866.898.2722 for pre-registration and information
Byb Chanel Bibene & Latanaya d. Tigner
Saturday, February 16
3:30 - 5:30 pm
Dance Mission Theater
3316 - 24th Street, San Francisco
CLASS FEE: $ 10.00
Mixed Level Class – All Welcomed!
Space is limited. Pre-registration strongly recommended
866.898.2722 for pre-registration and information
