Sabar + Kutiro

Sabar: Express your joy with the fun, energetic movements of this upbeat dance from Senegal that is often performed at celebrations like weddings, naming ceremonies and other happy occasions. Class begins with a dynamic warm-up that incorporates Sabar technique. Students then get moving with choreography that will have you popping your lapa (wrap skirt) across the dance floor.  Enjoy learning Sabar in this class with live drumming.  

Kutiro: Learn Kutiro rhythms and dances with Ousmane Sall! African dance styles (djembe, sabar, kutiro) are named after the drums used to play the rhythms for the dance. Cumbe is excited to offer you a chance to learn Kutiro dances, which are not easily found in NYC.Ousmane brings a warmth and presence into the classroom that encourages each student to feel at ease, inspiring the freedom to open themselves up to the rhythm. From a traditional drumming and dance family, Ousmane performed for many years with two Senegalese dance companies: National Ballet Senemew, and Silimbo D’Adeane.