West African Guinean Dance [Beg Level]

Learn the basics of West African dance in these introductory classes designed to make the shyest new dancers feel welcome, and have fun.

By Cumbe: Center for African and Diaspora Dance

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Sunday, May 5 · 12 - 1:30pm EDT

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Cumbe: Center for African and Diaspora Dance

1368 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY 11216

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Class Description

If you’ve always wanted to start dancing but felt intimidated, our Absolute Beginner classes are for you! Or if you want to get back to basics and learn the footwork from the ground up, these are also for you.  The amazing. Class begins with a warm-up that is designed to improve flexibility, strengthen the core, improve stamina, and get acquainted with West African music. The second part of the class starts with a brief history and context of the dances (that will inform your execution of the movements) and continues with an extensive breakdown of technique. Then, you’ll practice what you’ve learned as you move across the floor.

Meet Your Instructor!

 Darian Parker

Dr. Darian Marcel Parker is a choreographer, author, and entrepreneur who has presented work at venues such as Riverside Theater, Harlem Stage, Triskelion Arts, and York College. He produced and was one of the choreographers of “The Power of the Unknown—An Evening of Choreography,” which debuted in January of 2016. He has been awarded the Jerome Foundation Travel Grant to study music and dance in Mali, the Harlem Stage Fund for New Work, and the New Haven Arts Council Mayor’s Grant. His show credits include the Hollywood film “Step-Up 3D,” the G’Bassikolo Mexican National Tour, the Fats Waller National Tour, Dance African Chicago, and Dance Africa New York. Dr. Parker has also worked with various dance companies, including Les Ballet de Kouman Kele (Nzingha Camara), Sewee African Dance Company (Mouminatou Camara), Harambee Dance Company (Sandella Malloy), Kouffin Keneke African Dance Company (Aly Tatchol Camara), and Organic Magnetics (Maija Garcia). He has served on the faculties of Forces of Nature Dance Theatre’s Youth Arts Academy, Harlem School of the Arts, Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy, and Inner Visions Dance Studio as a Malian and Guinean dance instructor.

Special Workshops + Events!

Cumbe offers a lot more than our regular classes! We provide special workshops and social events that anyone can join!

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Cumbe: Center for African and Diaspora Dance

Cumbe is a Center for African and Diaspora dance and culture! Part of our mission here at Cumbe is to bring ashé, the power and spirit of African and Diaspora dance and music, into our modern lives.

Please note: For all in-person classes (in-studio) we are required to ask for proof of COVID-19 vaccinations. If you are unable to produce proof, you will not be able to participate in our in-studio activities, due to the New York City mandate. Please join us for outdoor and online classes.

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