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Immersion: Rhythms of the Diaspora, the culminating show for Cumbe’s annual Dance for Joy! performance workshop series, shines a spotlight on the journey of African dance and drumming across the Atlantic.

Dance for Joy!

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Dance for Joy! is an immersive performance workshop series designed to help students dive deeper into African & Diaspora dance while fostering a strong, inclusive community at Cumbe.

Haitian Folkloric Dance

Julio Jean | Mon. | 6:30-8pm

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Afro-Fusion

Tamara Jones | Tue. | 7-8:30pm

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Congolese Dance & Drum

Andoche Loubaki | Wed. | 6:30-8pm

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Afro-Brazilian Samba

Quenia Ribeiro | Weds. 7:30-9pm

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West African Drumming

Vado Diomande | Thurs. | 6:30-8pm

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Rabòday Fit

Robenson Mathurin | Fri. | 6:45-8pm

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Dunham Informed Jazz

Candice M. Franklin | Sat.| 12-1:30pm

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Belly Dance

Jaida | Sun. | 11-12:30pm

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FEEL THE JOY!

Cumbe is a home for African and Diaspora dance and music. Through our dance & music classes and cultural programs, we invite everyone to feel the joy and vitality of rhythms rooted in Africa. Everytime you come to class you help support our mission to make African-rooted dance and education accessible to everyone, regardless of economic background.

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Cumbe for Kids and the Community

Summer Camp

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Community Engagements

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Ongoing Classes

Belly Dance

Jaida | Sunday | 11-12:30pm | Hybrid

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Beg.l West African Dance

Day Day| Sunday | 12-1:30pm | Hybrid

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INTERMEDIATE SABAR

Babacar M’Baye | Monday | 6:30-8pm | In Person

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Haitian Dance

Julio Jean | Monday | 6:30-8pm | In Person

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West African Dance

Vado Diomonde | Tuesday | 6:30-8pm | In Person

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Afro-Fusion

Tamara Jones | Tuesday | 7-8:30pm | Hybrid

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Congolese

Andoche Loubaki | Wednesday | 6:30-8pm | In Person Only

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Afro-Samba + Brazilian

Quenia Ribiero | Wednesday | 7:30-9pm | Hybrid

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IDTC Dunham Technique II

Penny Godboldo | Wednesday | 7-8:30pm | Hybrid

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West African Drumming

Vado Diomonde | Thursday | 6:30-8pm | In Person

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Chicago Style Steppin'

NY Chicago Style Steppers Thursday | 7-8:30pm | In Person

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ASA! Fitness w/ Dianne

Dianne Adkins-Forte | Thursday | 7-8:15pm | In Person

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RabódyFit

Robenson Mathurin | Friday | 6:30-7:45pm | In Person

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Compas/Konpa

Julio Jean | Saturday | 4:30-6pm | In Person

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Sabar + Kutiro

Ousmane Sall | Saturday | 2-3:30pm | In Person

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Dunham-Informed Jazz Technique

Candice Michelle Franklin | Saturdays | 12 -2pm | In Person

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IDTC Dunham Technique I

Penny Godboldo | Sunday | 3-4:30pm | Online Only

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