MOVE. SING. DRUM. DANCE! in Cumbe's Classes for Children Ages 1-5

Cumbe: Center for African and Diaspora Dance is the home for African-rooted dance and music. Our children’s classes introduce young ones (from early walkers to children who love to run and jump) to creative movement and rhythm through a combination of movement games, song, storytelling, drumming, and tumbling.

Classes for Ages 1 – 5 focus on developing basic coordination and motor skills with engaging activities and games, as children explore the world around them.

Here’s our class schedule:

Uhuru with Jamie Philbert (Creative Movement for Early Walkers, Ages 1-2)

•Mondays 10:30-11:15am at Brooklyn Ballet

Uhuru (the Kiswahili word for “freedom”) is a series of creative movement classes featuring Jamie Philbert’s signature pedagogy – a combination of song, dance, and play designed to ignite children’s creative voices and nurture their freedom of expression, building a foundation for a lifelong creative practice.

This class is an exciting and safe space for children to discover creative movement, song, and rhythm, as they begin to walk and develop their balance and coordination. Classes feature stimulating games, drumming, singing, and interactive stories. Parent/guardian participation is required.

Uhuru with Jamie Philbert (Free and Creative Movement, Ages 2-4)

•Tuesdays 3:45-4:30pm at Brooklyn Ballet

•Fridays 10:30-11:15am at Brooklyn Ballet

•Saturdays 10:00-10:45am at Brooklyn Friends School

Uhuru (the Kiswahili word for “freedom”) is a series of creative movement classes featuring Jamie Philbert’s signature pedagogy – a combination of song, dance and play designed to ignite children’s creative voice and nurture their freedom of expression, building a foundation for a life-long creative practice.

This is a lively class for toddlers who are comfortable on their feet. Classes feature more complex games and interactive stories, and longer dance, drum, and song sequences. Parent/guardian participation is required.

Click to read Jamie Philbert’s bio.

DrumMove with Aja-Nicole Hope (Ages 4-5)

•Saturdays 11:15am-12:15pm at Brooklyn Friends School

This class is a safe and energetic space for active young children who love to jump, run, twist, and turn. Tumbling, drumming, imaginative play, and guided activities facilitate students’ discovery of the artistic world and stimulate their engagement in dance and music.

Click to read Aja-Nicole Hope’s bio.

Winter Semester Dates: Feb. 2- June 21

Semester: $315 (Drop-in: $17)

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We also host camps and birthday parties (contact us to plan a party you won’t forget)!

Contact us at (718) 935-9700 or info@cumbedance.com.

You can register for classes and learn more about us at www.cumbedance.com.

We look forward to welcoming you soon.