Cumbe is the new home for African and diaspora dance in Brooklyn, bringing together – under one roof – classes and cultural education for dances from Africa, the Americas and the Caribbean.

At Cumbe, you can immerse yourself in the joy and vitality of music through our rich array of classes and dynamic teachers. Students from absolute beginner to experienced will learn the rhythms and movements of Senegal, Guinea, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Haiti and a broad range of other cultures. Performances, talks, and parties also provide deeper insights into the origins and evolution of these many dances.

Marking life moments big and small, joyous and fierce - these dances and music bring tremendous spirit to our modern lives. Come to Cumbe and join a community that celebrates exuberance, sensuality, power and laughter!