Haitian Folk Dance
As is typical of many Caribbean islands, folk dance in Haiti developed from African and European (French) traditions. Interestingly, Afro-Haitian dance in turn had a great influence on modern dance, through anthropologist and dancer Katherine Dunham.
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Danse Adje - Austin, Texas. Offers classes and workshops in Haitian folk dance, Afro-Haitian dance, and Afro-Caribbean percussion. Photos, a calendar of events, and profiles of the founding members.
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Ballet Folklorique Tamboula D'Haiti - Afro-Haitian dance company, promoting Haitian folkloric dance, traditional rhythms, culture, and heritage in the Caribbean and the U.S.
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Tamboula Ethnic Dance Company - Chicago. Information about performances, lectures, and classes, with biography of principal. [May not work in all browsers]
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Haitian Dance and Drum Retreat - San Francisco. Schedule and registration for an annual workshop.
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Mikerline Dance Troupe - New York. Information on classes, performance schedule, and group's history.
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La Troupe Makandal - New York. Folkloric group offering theatrical performances as well as workshops. They provide a schedule and biographies of principals.
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