Cumbe: Center for African and Diaspora Dance

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Cumbe is the home for African and diaspora dance in Brooklyn, with classes and cultural education for dances from Africa, the Americas, and the Caribbean.

09/04/2026

🚨 Masterclasses: Guinean Dance w/ Youssouf Koumbassa 🇬🇳

Youssouf is back!! This master 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. Class will be accompanied by live drumming.

📍 651 Arts
10 Lafayette AVE (4th Floor)
Brooklyn, NY 11217

✅ Masterclasses: Guinean Dance w/ Youssouf Koumbasa | September 8 & 9 | 6:30-8pm

✅ $20 in advance, $25 at the door

🚨Advance registration is highly encouraged!

➡️ Visit cumbedance.org for more information.

09/03/2026

🇭🇹 Dunham Based Haitian Folkloric Dance with Jessica St Vil-Ulysse

Dunham Based Haitian Folkloric Dance with Jessica St Vil-Ulysse is a vibrant high-energy dance class, accompanied by live drumming.

📍651 Arts
10 Lafayette Ave (4th Floor)
Brooklyn, NY 11217

✅ Dunham-Based Haitian Dance w/ Jessica St Vil-Ulysse | September 5 & 12 | 12-1:30pm | $20

🚨Please be sure to double check the location of class
➡️ Sign up at cumbedance.org

🚨 Masterclasses: Guinean Dance w/ Youssouf Koumbassa 🇬🇳Youssouf is back!! This master class is for all levels. Be prepa...
09/02/2026

🚨 Masterclasses: Guinean Dance w/ Youssouf Koumbassa 🇬🇳

Youssouf is back!! This master 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. Class will be accompanied by live drumming.

📍 651 Arts
10 Lafayette AVE (4th Floor)
Brooklyn, NY 11217

✅ Masterclasses: Guinean Dance w/ Youssouf Koumbasa | September 8 & 9 | 6:30-8pm

✅ $20 in advance, $25 at the door

🚨Advance registration is highly encouraged!

➡️ Visit cumbedance.org for more information.

🇭🇹 Dunham Based Haitian Folkloric Dance with Jessica St Vil-UlysseDunham Based Haitian Folkloric Dance with Jessica St V...
08/24/2026

🇭🇹 Dunham Based Haitian Folkloric Dance with Jessica St Vil-Ulysse

Dunham Based Haitian Folkloric Dance with Jessica St Vil-Ulysse is a vibrant high-energy dance class, accompanied by live drumming.

📍651 Arts
10 Lafayette Ave (4th Floor)
Brooklyn, NY 11217

🚨Please be sure to check the location of class
➡️ Sign up at cumbedance.org

08/24/2026

🇨🇮West African Dance: Ivory Coast

Vado is back from Ivory Coast and ready to dance with you! Join him every Tuesday from 6-7:30pm 651 ARTS

After class students are encouraged to form a circle around the drummers and show off their moves. Come show us what you got! Feel free to tag any familiar faces.

✅ West African Dance: Ivory Coast w/ Vado Diomande | Tuesdays | In Person | 6-7:30pm

📍651 Arts
10 Lafayette Ave (4th floor)
Brooklyn, NY 11217

➡️Visit cumbedance.org for more information.

  

08/12/2026

Raboday Fit w/ Robenson Mathurin

Como ça va? Are you ready to have fun and get fit? Join Robenson every Friday at 6:15pm for Rabòday Fit!

Rabòday is a popular electronic sound emerging as the voice of the Haitian youth. It connects Haiti to the wider African Diaspora. Movers will be introduced to Haitian culture in this high-energy class with intense cardio and strength-building movement and choreography.

📍651 Arts
10 Lafayette Ave (4th floor)
Brooklyn, NY 11213

✅ Rabòday Fit w/ Robenson Mathurin | Fridays | 6:15-7:30pm

08/03/2026

🇭🇹 Weekly Konpa Dance Class

You don’t need a partner to dance Konpa. All you need is a nice song and little bit of style and confidence. 😎🕺

Join Julio Jean & Polo every Saturday for Konpa Dance Class at 651 ARTS from 6:30 -8:30pm !

Come explore the foundations of this sensual dance, whether dancing solo or with a partner. Together, they will guide you through the rhythms, flow, and feeling of Konpa, creating an experience that celebrates culture, connection, and pure joy through movement.

Come alone or bring a partner , everyone is welcome!

✅Konpa Dance Class w/ Julio Jean & Polo | Saturdays |6:30-8:30 | $20 In advance $25 Day of

📍651 Arts
10 Lafayette Ave (4th Floor)
Brooklyn, NY 11217

✅ Sign up at cumbedance.org

07/31/2026

Get into these Afro vibes 😎

Join Tamara every Tuesday at 7:30pm for Afrofusion dance class. Open to all levels, this African dance class infuses contemporary dance with traditional moves.

📍651 Arts
10 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11213

✅ Afrofusion w/ Tamara Jones | Tuesdays | 7:30-9pm | In Person

➡️ Visit cumbedance.org for more information.

07/27/2026

🇨🇬🇨🇩 Congolese Dance Class

Join Andoche every Friday at 7:30pm to learn more about Congolese dance and rhythms.

📍651 Arts
10 Lafayette Ave (4th floor)
Brooklyn, NY 11217

✅ Congolese Dance & Drum w/ Andoche Loubaki | Fridays | 7:30-9pm | in Person

➡️ Visit cumbedance.org for more information.

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