Haitian Dance (Folklore)

Name: Haitian Dance (Folklore)
Start: 2026-12-03T19:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-12-03T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Fit4Dance

Fit4Dance

4.4 31 reviews

Explore Haitian folkloric dance through energetic movement, rhythm, and vivid body shapes rooted in Haiti’s rich cultural traditions. Guided by Peniel Guerrier, you’ll learn original combinations inspired by traditional Haitian forms and experience their influence on American dance.

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15 and older
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21 Snyder Ave, Brooklyn, NY

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Sat. Nov 14th, 11am–12:15pm ET

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Thu. Nov 19th, 7:30–9pm ET

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Sat. Nov 21st, 11am–12:15pm ET

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I absolute love it, it's fun yet challenging! I love how the movements are broken down, the teacher is super encouraging

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Haiti, the second nation to achieve independence in the Western Hemisphere, brings together three distinct cultural traditions: African heritage, American influences, and European traditions. The rich dance heritage and cultural expressions of Haiti have profoundly shaped the evolution of American dance forms, a transformation significantly influenced by the groundbreaking contributions and legacy of the legendary dancer Katherine Dunham.

Peniel Guerrier brings together his deep expertise in traditional Haitian folkloric dance to develop innovative movement sequences that incorporate the essence of various authentic Haitian rhythmic styles. His choreographic approach enriches these time-honored dance traditions through fluid transitions and the use of striking, expressive body positions that amplify the vitality and movement quality inherent in these cultural forms.

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Cancellations for all in studio classes must be made at least 1 business day before the start of class.
Students that do not attend the class will not receive a refund or credit.

The school reserves the right to cancel a class should the class have an enrollment of less than five students. Students will be notified at least 3 hours prior to the start of class if there is a cancellation. Please make sure your contact information is up to date when you register for classes. If the school cancels a class due to low enrollment, the student will receive a credit to their account. No refund will be given.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at Fit4Dance (31)

(4.4-star rating across 31 reviews)

This class: 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews

Haitian Dance (Folklore)

Anonymous • November 17, 2023

I absolute love it, it's fun yet challenging! I love how the movements are broken down, the teacher is super encouraging
Haitian Dance (Folklore)

Emmanuel A. • December 21, 2020
Haitian Dance (Folklore)

Fouzia T. • December 9, 2020
Haitian Dance (Folklore)

Eva G. • January 10, 2017
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Tania M. • July 18, 2016

Wonderful class! Great time as always!
Haitian Dance (Folklore)

Tania M. • July 15, 2016

Amazing class as always. I had such a great time

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