Cumbe: Center for African and Diaspora Dance

4.9 ★ (73 reviews on Google)

Cumbe offers dance and drumming classes rooted in African and diaspora traditions for children and teens. The center provides in-person and online group classes, special workshops, summer camps, and a youth performance company called Rise Community Dance Company.

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Locations (1)

Cumbe: Center for African and Diaspora Dance
1368 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11216, USA
Brooklyn, Bedford-Stuyvesant

Programs & Classes (5)

What people say?

Shani Stanley
★★★★★
11 months ago

I try to come whenever I visit home. It's at a great location and the space is accommodating. It has one large room and a smaller one, with changing rooms in the back. They have a variety of dance and music classes along with other cultural art events. I visited this past weekend with my Mom to atte

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Elizabeth Lazarre Kaplan
★★★★★
a year ago

Amazing expert teachers in so many gorgeous dance forms with generally great music, often live! And the best, most accessible community. I really, appreciate all the holiday classes and workshops in particular - they always give me a much needed lift, helping me celebrate and grow into my heart, min

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doodle hedz
★★★★★
8 years ago

The drum for the day was truly an awesome experience. The Batala members are patient and their exuberance for what they do is contagious. The fact that y'all actually let everyone drum for the day and try multiple drums and feed off the positive energy is inspiring. I can't wait to go back and hopef

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Tonika Custalow-Stuart
★★★★★
3 years ago

From the moment that I walked through the door, I felt welcomed by the staff. I was greeted and checked in promptly. I was extremely excited to be there for Youssouf's class as he is my favorite African dance teacher. The drummers were on fire, and the atmosphere was electric. Thank you for offerin

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Jessica Ho
★★★★★
5 years ago

I love this school! The classes are great, teachers are amazing. I also really appreciate that they are making classes affordable for the community while also taking precautions to keep staff and students safe by staying virtual for the rest of 2020. I have learned a lot from them and am always insp

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: Dance
  • Sub-Subjects: Music Lessons, Day Camp
  • Courses Listed: 5
  • Location: Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn
  • Address: 1368 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11216, USA
  • Rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 73 reviews
  • Review Sources: Google

Overall Rating

4.9

73 reviews

What do families say?

Families praise Cumbe: Center for African and Diaspora Dance for whenever visit, space accommodating, and smaller changing. Feedback is based on Google reviews.

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Who should consider this provider?

Families looking for:

  • Music Lessons
  • Day Camp
  • Programs in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn
  • Dance classes and programs for kids and teens in Brooklyn