The sights and sounds of Africa are just a seven-minute ferry ride away! Please join African Film Festival, Inc. and the Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation for this exceptional all-day celebration on Governors Island. This event will feature FREE dance classes with world-renowned choreographers and master teachers from the USA, Brazil, Senegal, and Guinea. There will also be FREE storytelling, double-dutch and quilting demonstrations and workshops. Short African films by emerging and veteran directors will be shown throughout the day. African food vendors will be on site. A wonderful treat for the entire family! Rain Date: Sunday, September 14th, 11:00am – 5:00pm

Schedule

11:00am to 12:00pm
Zumba Dance Class
with Karen Arceneaux

12:00pm to 2:00pm
Needle Arts / Demonstration Workshop
with Michelle Bishop of Harlem Needle Arts

12:15pm to 1:30pm
Afro-Brazilian Dance Class
with Quenia Ribeiro and Grupo Ribeiro

1:00pm to 5:00pm
Selected Short African Films

2:00pm to 3:15pm
Senegalese Sabar Dance Class
with Babacar M'baye with Sing Sing Rhythm

3:30pm to 4:30pm
Storytelling and Double-Dutch Workshop
with Malika Leigh Whitney

3:30pm to 4:45pm
Guinean Dance Class
with Maguette Camara and Les Merveilles de Guinea

About our Summer Series

During this annual series, AFF presents free programs throughout NYC, in public venues and city parks, including screenings of African cinema and family-friendly events such as the annual Family Day Celebration on Governors Island. Learn More