IMMERSION:

Rhythms of the Diaspora

Recap

extends our most sincere

THANK YOU

to everyone involved in making IMMERSION: Rhythms of the Diaspora such a success!

Our incredible community of teaching artists, performers, donors, volunteers, attendees, and studio assistants came together with passion and purpose to support our teaching artists, students, and fundraising efforts. Together, we can continue Cumbe's mission to make African and Diaspora dance and music accessible to all!

Dance for Joy! is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and Council Member Chi Ossé, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor, the New York State Legislature and Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman, and the National Endowment for the Arts. The program also receives support from the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation and Fidelity Charitable Trust.

  IMMERSION: Rhythms of the Diaspora

“Rhythms of Cote D'Ivoire”

Vado Diomande

  • Cynthia A. Mustafa, Deborah Howard, Cesar Aguilar, Namisata Soumahoro, Carlos Francis, Aislinn Ridley, Nina Brown, Orly Benun, Kai'Tondre (Kai) Menafe, Hongying Zhang (Vivian)

“It's Time to Play”

Jaida

  • Erica Lewis, Soranyi torres, Desiree LeGrand, LaVida Dowdell, Florencia Gomez, Oshun, Nicole Salk, Aliyah Williams, Jenny Wang, Karen McGeachy, Chelsea Hinds-Charles, Dominique Bravo, Ana Han, Ankita Nalavade, Sigal Gino, Sarah Eloiseau, Elvira Redzanova

“Mvukana”

Andoche Loubaki

  • Cynthia A. Mustafa, Aqila Norris, Janet griffith, "Shepsa" Tameka Jones, Aaliyah Agard, Aislinn Ridley, Larisa Doroshenko

    Drummers: Fitzgerald Sam, Renald St Juste, Roccsy Mahania

“Kilofeshe: No Ordinary”

Tamara Jones

  • Sandra lawrence,Terehas Walters, Ahtivah, Darnel Rogers Richards, Victoria Lucas Williams, Rachel Zank, Rachel Wagman, Mounanou Badila, Xena Rosado, Jacquese Harrison, Akira Trotman, Mercy Carpenter, Elyse Morris, Sanaa Himani, Kyla, Tommi Maynard, Austin Thierry, Ary Myles, Jennifer Simmons, Elizabeth Takyi, Kina Thomas

“Good Vibes”

Robenson Mathurin

  • Aqila Norris, Destiny Estrada, Jayda Shanks, Kina Thomas, Mary Smith-Mitchell, Sandra Lawrence

“Raizes do Samba”

Quenia Ribeiro

  • Xena Rosado, Mary Smith-Mitchell, Zarina Dixon, Kamaye Alethia Surgeon, Frank Song Jr., Mercy Carpenter, Kamaria Brisseau, Maritza Okata, Yold Delius, Samuel Buchanan, Irene Katehis, Aledra, Sandrine Saint Louis, Laura Ferreira Espinal, Elsa Taylor

    Musicians: Everton Isidoro, Meia Noite, Marcos Costa

“RISE”   

Candice Michelle Franklin

  • Sadie Levy, Nai- Robi Cousar, Lalebela Moore, Isabella Arguello, Asia Lambert, Orta(Tanya) Thelusma, Courtney Pretlow, Alicia Thomas, Cailla Cruz, Jernee Montoya, Mariah Maisonet, Leyla Pringle, Yold Delius, Christine McLeod, Andrea Shasgus Parkinson, Elle Robinson, Hetty Cunningham, Luna Taveras, Christopher Bisram, Stephanie Shider, Ain Cadet, Stephanie Shider, Valerie McLeod-Katz

“Chwal Papa Ogou”

Julio Jean

  • Aqila Norris, Mary Smith-Mitchell, Mercy Carpenter, Orta Thelusma/Tanya, Christopher Semper, Jolie Dumay, Oluwadamilare Ayorinde, Candace Thompson-Zachery, Ain Cadet, Bronwyn Breitner, Regina King, Judith Jean-Bruce, Oceana James

    Drummers: Renald St Juste, Jean Marie Brignol, Elijah Jean Bruce, Fara Camara

    Vocals: Rozna Zila