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Konpa Dance Workshop “Valentine’s Day Edition” with Julio Jean & Polo

Konpa Dance

Valentine’s Day Edition

at GIBNEY DANCE w/ Julio Jean & Polo


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Join us for a fun, engaging Konpa Dance Class with Julio Jean and Polo, where you’ll explore rhythm, connection, and movement—whether dancing solo or with a partner.

Konpa is a soulful Haitian dance rooted in meringue, jazz, and Vodou rhythms. Born in Haiti in the 1950s, it spread throughout the Caribbean and influenced styles like Soca, Kassav, and Zouk. Known for its smooth, hip-centered movement and fluid partner connection, Konpa is both expressive and deeply enjoyable to dance.

LOCATION: GIBNEY DANCE, 280 Broadway, (Enter at 53A Chambers St.) New York, NY 10007


✨ EVENT DETAILS

Pricing information:
Advance Registration: $20 (price option ends February 20th 11:59 pm)
DAY OF PRICING: $25 (online price option ends February 21st noon)

Class Dates:
February 21st, 2026

Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm​

Location:
GIBNEY DANCE
280 Broadway, (Enter at 53A Chambers St.) 
New York, NY 10007

Check in Instructions:
Check-in at our temporary host site, Gibney, happens on-site and is required for all visitors:

  1. Before checking in with security, please sign in to the Gibney app.

    • If you already have an account, sign-in takes just a few seconds.

    • If you’re new, create an account on the spot (minimal information required).

  2. Once you are signed into the app, proceed to the ground-level security desk.

  3. After signing in with security, proceed to Studio X, where Cumbe staff will check you in for class.


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