Sankofa Experience: 30 years of Music, Movement and Folkways Exhibition

Since 1989, Baltimore-based Sankofa Dance Theater has created world-class, authentic African art in the form of dance, music, and folkways for national and international audiences. The work of the Company is rooted in healing and bringing intercultural understanding to the global village while staying true to the definition of the word “Sankofa” which means to learn from the past in an effort to build for the future.  

This immersive exhibition features a look back at the work of Sankofa Dance Theater, utilizing costumes, archival materials, historical footage, and built environments designed to transport visitors into the past, and into the future.

SPECIAL EVENTS (Tickets are $15 for special events) Purchase a Sankofa passport for all events!

Sunday, October 23, 1pm – 4pm: Fall Festival Opening Event: Join us to mark the opening of the exhibition with a Fall Festival featuring drum, dance, lite snacks and a first glimpse of the exhibition!

Friday, October 28, 7pm – 8pm: Artist and Curator Talk: Join Kibibi Ajanku, curator David London as well as special guests for a conversation about Sankofa Dance Theater and the making of this exhibition.

Saturday, November 19, 1pm – 4pm: Sankofa Alive : Sankofa performers will activate the exhibition space with drum and dance for this one-off event featuring an entirely different way to experience the exhibition!

Saturday, December 3: 1pm, 2:30pm, and 4pm: Sankofa for Families: Join us for a special presentation and interactive drumming experience for families. Learn about some of the African traditions included in the exhibition and get hands on with drum and dance! This program is 45 minutes in length. Three identical programs offered this day at 1pm, 2:30pm, and 4pm.

Monday, December 26, 1pm – 4pm: Kwanzaa Celebration: Join members of the Sankofa Family for a special Kwanza Celebration within the exhibition.