Haitian dance class
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DANCE CLASSES

Weekly Haitian dance classes rooted in tradition — open to all levels, all ages, all backgrounds.

Beginner Intermediate Advanced
What We Teach

Haitian Dance,
Week by Week

Our weekly classes are the foundation of everything we do at Bagèt. Whether you're stepping onto the floor for the first time or refining years of practice, our instructors meet you exactly where you are.

Every session goes beyond steps — we teach rhythm, history, and the living culture behind each movement form. Dance here is not exercise. It is memory, expression, and belonging.

Dance class in session

Weekly Classes — All Levels

What We Offer

Dance Styles & Forms

01 GOUYAD

Haiti's signature social partner dance — fluid, expressive, and deeply rooted in everyday life. Foundational and advanced tracks available.

02 Samba Haïtien

Rhythmic, energetic folk movement drawing from Haitian tradition. Taught with full cultural and musical context.

03 Traditional Folk

Regional Haitian folk dance forms — from the ceremonial to the celebratory — passed down through direct transmission.

04 Contemporary Haitian

Modern expression rooted in Haitian tradition — for artists who want to expand their vocabulary while staying culturally grounded.

How It Works

Class Format

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Weekly & Ongoing

Classes run on a weekly schedule throughout the year. Drop in or enroll in a full session — both options available.

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Two Locations

Classes held at our Tamarac, FL studio and our Port-au-Prince location. Contact us to confirm current schedule at each site.

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Cultural Context

Every class includes history, meaning, and cultural context — not just technique. You leave understanding what you learned, not just how to move.

When We Meet

Class
Schedule

Dates are confirmed seasonally — check back or contact us to reserve your spot early.

Class Day Time Location
GOUYAD
All Levels
TBD TBD Tamarac, FL Studio
Samba Haïtien
All Levels
TBD TBD Tamarac, FL Studio
Traditional Folk
All Levels
TBD TBD Tamarac, FL & Port-au-Prince
Contemporary Haitian
Intermediate & Advanced
TBD TBD Tamarac, FL Studio
Youth Classes
Children & Teens
TBD TBD Tamarac, FL Studio
Who This Is For

A Class
For Everyone

Students with no prior dance experience — beginners are always welcome

Haitian-American community members reconnecting with their cultural roots through movement

Dancers from other traditions (salsa, afrobeats, contemporary) expanding their vocabulary

Children and youth — dedicated youth classes available for the next generation of Haitian dance artists

Get Started

Ready
to Move?

The first step is the hardest — after that, it's all rhythm.

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