Directory of Haitian Resources

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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.

Resources in This Category

• Ballet Folklorique Tamboula D'Haiti

  http://www.tamboula.com/
  Afro-Haitian dance company, promoting Haitian folkloric dance, traditional rhythms, culture, and heritage in the Caribbean and the U.S.

• Danse Adje

  http://www.ethnocool.com/
  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.

• Mikerline Dance Troupe

  http://www.rockmasters.com/mikerline/
  New York. Information on classes, performance schedule, and group's history.

• Tamboula Ethnic Dance Company

  http://www.tambouethnic.com/
  Chicago. Information about performances, lectures, and classes, with biography of principal. [May not work in all browsers]

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