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Dance & Drum Performances


Spice up your parties and celebrations with a dynamic, energetic and joyous performance of dance and music from the African Diaspora. Ranging from traditional West African and Afro-Caribbean to contemporary forms like Afrobeats and Soca, a Cumbe performance is sure to liven up the party and get people moving!

Traditional Performance (with live drumming)
6 performers
20 min

Popular Dance Styles Performance
2 performers
5-7 min

 
Samba Party

Dance Party


Want to get the party started and get everyone on the dance floor? Elevate your party with an exhilarating bonding experience. Cumbe Teaching Artists will bring high energy to the room, infusing your party with fun, culture and joy. Our artists teach a variety of styles from the African Diaspora, bringing you the very best and holistic movement experiences.

60 minute dance class

60 minute dance class with live percussion

3 hour party with DJ and 30 minute dance class

 
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Cultural Experience


Bring to your special events the rich traditions from across the Diaspora. Create a dynamic cultural celebration with an elaborate performance, educational activity and a fun interactive movement lesson to put it all into context. Our Teaching Artists and Performers can color your party with a variety of diasporic celebration traditions from Caribbean or Brazilian Carnivals, Puerto Rican Parrandas, Kwanzaa or West African Solstice celebrations and more. Immerse your party guests in the beauty and joy of a global celebration.

This experience includes

  • One 5-10 minute performance

  • An oral history sharing and activity

  • A fun and interactive dance and song lesson for everyone

45 minute Cultural Experience