Experience the joy and rhythm of Brazil with Afro-Brazilian & Samba, a dynamic dance class led by Quenia Ribeiro as part of MLK Community Dance Day! Happening on January 20th, this class explores a range of Samba styles from Rio de Janeiro and Bahia, including Samba No Pé, Miudinho, Samba Reggae, and Samba Afro, while also highlighting Afro-Brazilian dances rooted in Angola, Congo, Benin, and Nigeria. 

Featuring guest drummers from Batala, and authentic Brazilian food for sale from ZKA Soul Food prepared by Erminia Apolinario, this class is a full sensory experience of rhythm, movement, and culture.

Join us for Sabar, one of four vibrant, one-hour classes happening at MLK Community Dance Day on January 20th.  Celebrated for its rhythmic complexity and sophisticated movement this dance style is referred to as the national pulse of Senegal.  This intermediate-level, high-energy dance class is driven by the sharp, unconventional beats of the sabar drum where dancers are challenged to master swift shifts of balance while maintaining a cool, controlled demeanor.  Sign up today for physical, mental, and musical workout.

Immerse yourself in the heart of West African rhythms with Vado Diomande as he leads this West African Drumming (Ivory Coast) workshop. As a part of our MLK Community Dance Day on January 20th, this one hour workshop will teach students how to play instruments like the djembe, doundoun, songba, and kenkeni, mastering dynamic rhythms that guide dancers' movements.  Sign up today and feel the power of drumming, the heartbeat of West African culture.

Come MOVE with us! Join Dianne for ASA! Fitness and MLK Community Dance day for a one hour dance fitness class for $10. Set to the latest tunes in Afrobeat, Azonto, Akayida, Makossa and Ndombolo, ASA! Fitness infuses the latest and most classic African dance movements with innovative exercise. The routines in ASA! Fitness are target cardiorespiratory capacity, dynamic strength, functional strength and core strength.

Join us on January 20th for MLK Community Dance Day, a powerful celebration of movement, music, and community.  With four vibrant, one hour classes for just $10 each, it's the perfect opportunity for new students to discover fresh ways to move and for returning dancers to reconnect with their favorite teaching artist at a special discounted rate.

The Dunham Technique, developed by legendary choreographer and anthropologist Katherine Dunham, is a dynamic blend of African, Caribbean, social, and modern dance forms. This powerful technique emphasizes strength, flexibility, and the rapid, fluid undulation of the torso and hips, all guided by the live pulse of traditional drumming.

Dunham Informed Haitian Folklore with Jessica is a vibrant high-energy dance class.  Accompanied by live drumming.  The class will start with a Dunham based endurance building warm-up,  to prepare and condition the body with isolations and strength based exercises. Dancers will then proceed to Dunham progressions that will lead to specific techniques of Haitian traditional dance.

Dunham Informed Haitian Folklore with Jessica is a vibrant high-energy dance class.  Accompanied by live drumming.  The class will start with a Dunham based endurance building warm-up,  to prepare and condition the body with isolations and strength based exercises. Dancers will then proceed to Dunham progressions that will lead to specific techniques of Haitian traditional dance.

Join us for an electrifying New Year's farewell celebration as we bid adieu to 2024 and welcome 2025 with two sensational classes!

We are delighted to welcome back Youssouf for a very special Master class in traditional West African dance from Guinea! This class is for all levels. Be prepared to immerse yourself in an experience only Youssouf can provide with his extensive global experience and commitment to the rich traditions of Guinea.

Join us for a vibrant and meaningful workshop led by Julio Jean and Jessica St. Vil as we honor Fèt Gede, Haiti’s ancestral celebration of life, death, and rebirth.

Shakira 'Kira Divine' Marshall returns to Cumbe with Afro-Soca! Whine your hips to the upbeat rhythms of Soca music and learn other popular Caribbean dances in this workshop that fuses both African and Caribbean dance styles often seen in fetes and Carnival celebrations around the world.

We are delighted to welcome back Youssouf for a 2 part Master class series in traditional West African dance from Guinea! This class is for all levels. Be prepared to immerse yourself in an experience only Youssouf can provide with his extensive global experience and commitment to the rich traditions of Guinea.

We are delighted to welcome back Youssouf for a 2 part Master class series in traditional West African dance from Guinea! This class is for all levels. Be prepared to immerse yourself in an experience only Youssouf can provide with his extensive global experience and commitment to the rich traditions of Guinea.

Shakira 'Kira Divine' Marshall returns to Cumbe with Afro-Soca! Whine your hips to the upbeat rhythms of Soca music and learn other popular Caribbean dances in this workshop that fuses both African and Caribbean dance styles often seen in fetes and Carnival celebrations around the world.

We are delighted to welcome back Youssouf for a 2 part Master class series in traditional West African dance from Guinea! This class is for all levels. Be prepared to immerse yourself in an experience only Youssouf can provide with his extensive global experience and commitment to the rich traditions of Guinea.

Shakira 'Kira Divine' Marshall returns to Cumbe with Afro-Soca! Whine your hips to the upbeat rhythms of Soca music and learn other popular Caribbean dances in this workshop that fuses both African and Caribbean dance styles often seen in fetes and Carnival celebrations around the world.

We’re excited to welcome you to Part 3 of the Roots of Samba workshop series! Led by the incredible Quenia Ribero, this session will take you deeper into Brazil's vibrant culture through its iconic dance, Samba.

Get active with Soca Sundays! Join our high energy Soca Sundays class and ignite your passion for movement with infectious rhythms of Soca music led by King Kayak!

Join our exhilarating Soca Dance class and feel the vibrant pulse of the Afro-Caribbean diaspora! Dive into infectious rhythms and energetic movements that celebrate the heart and soul of Caribbean culture.

Join us for Samba Reggae Sundays – a Monthly Workshop and Open Rehearsal at Cumbe Center for African and Diaspora Dance!  Get ready for an afternoon of rhythm and fun with Batalá New York! Dive into Afro-Brazilian percussion from Bahia, Brazil, and dance while you drum.

We are excited to welcome back MAMADY SANO for this 1 DAY ONLY Traditional Guinean Dance Intensive!!! You don't want to miss this opportunity to dance with the world renowned dancer/choreographer/musician and Artistic Director of Ballet Merveilles de Guinee.

Shakira 'Kira Divine' Marshall returns to Cumbe with Afro-Soca! Whine your hips to the upbeat rhythms of Soca music and learn other popular Caribbean dances in this workshop that fuses both African and Caribbean dance styles often seen in fetes and Carnival celebrations around the world.

Join us for a very special Instagram LIVE happening July 28th at noon! Live from BRAZZAVILLE will feature Mfouambila Kongo New York African Dance Company presented by its Creative Director and Cumbe Aritist Teacher Andoche Loubaki.

Giba Gonçalves will be an honored guest for this special class with Batalá! Join us to learn Afro Brazilian grooves from someone who was there during the development of modern, global Afrocentric rhythms like Samba Reggae. A true OG!

We are delighted to welcome back Youssouf for a 2 part Master class series in traditional West African dance from Guinea! This class is for all levels. Be prepared to immerse yourself in an experience only Youssouf can provide with his extensive global experience and commitment to the rich traditions of Guinea.

Shakira 'Kira Divine' Marshall returns to Cumbe with Afro-Soca! Whine your hips to the upbeat rhythms of Soca music and learn other popular Caribbean dances in this workshop that fuses both African and Caribbean dance styles often seen in fetes and Carnival celebrations around the world.

Explore foundational Dunham Informed Techniques, increase body awareness, build strength and embody versatile biomechanics in this open level floor barre class.

Experience the Vibrant Rhythms of Brazil in our Samba Workshop! From the soulful beats of Bahia to the lively streets of Rio, this class is a celebration of Brazil's iconic dance form. Get ready for an exhilarating journey through Samba's rich history and diverse variations.