MAY 22—MAY 25, 2026
Uganda: Umoja/Mirembe/Obulungi (Unity/Peace/Beauty)!
Artistic Director Abdel R. Salaam
Artistic Director Abdel R. Salaam
- Part of
- DanceAfrica Festival 2026 Program
- and
- Winter/Spring 2026
The nation’s largest celebration of African diasporic dance and music returns for its 49th year with Uganda: Umoja/Mirembe/Obulungi (Unity/Peace/Beauty)!, a showcase of the nation’s vibrant dance and musical cultural traditions. This year’s program features Uganda’s Ndere Troupe alongside Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater, the DanceAfrica Spirit Walkers, and The Billie’s Youth Arts Academy Dance Ensemble. This year's DanceAfrica performances promise to enthrall, immerse, and inspire.
Beyond the stage, experience all the festival has to offer with the food, fashion, and crafts of the iconic outdoor bazaar. Immerse yourself in the DanceAfrica community through classes, workshops, late-night dance parties, visual art, FilmAfrica’s dazzling cinematic series, and more.
Beyond the stage, experience all the festival has to offer with the food, fashion, and crafts of the iconic outdoor bazaar. Immerse yourself in the DanceAfrica community through classes, workshops, late-night dance parties, visual art, FilmAfrica’s dazzling cinematic series, and more.