Voices & Recognition
From students and artists to cultural institutions and community leaders — the impact of Bagèt in their own words.
The people who dance with us, learn from us, and carry Haitian culture forward.
"Bagèt didn't just teach me how to dance — it taught me who I am. Every workshop, every session brought me closer to my Haitian identity. I came as a student and left as a carrier of culture."
Marie-Josée Thermidor
Dancer & Program Alumna — Fort Lauderdale, FL
"The BITASYON residency changed everything for me as an artist. Living inside that program for weeks — surrounded by Vodou arts, percussions, dance — I came out with a completely new understanding of what Haitian movement means. It's not just steps. It's cosmology."
"My daughter has been attending Bagèt's classes for two years. The transformation in her confidence, her pride in her culture, her love of movement — it's extraordinary. This isn't just a dance school."
"I attended the Gouyad workshop from Montreal and it was worth every minute of travel. Dieufele's teaching is precise, warm, and deeply rooted. I left with tools I still use in my own practice every day."
"What Bagèt is doing for Haitian youth is irreplaceable. In a time when our culture needs champions, they show up — with programs, residencies, and genuine passion for transmission."
"As a researcher in Caribbean performance arts, I've observed Bagèt's methodology closely. Their approach to transmitting embodied knowledge while contextualizing Vodou aesthetics is academically rigorous and deeply human."
"We partnered with Bagèt to bring Haitian dance to our school's cultural program and the response was overwhelming. Students who had never heard of Gouyad were moving, laughing, and asking questions about Haiti for the first time. Linda Sherane and her team are extraordinary educators."
More than a decade of consistent work, cross-border impact, and cultural leadership — recognized by institutions, communities, and artists alike.
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Cultural Heritage Award — Fort Lauderdale
Recognized for outstanding contribution to the preservation of Caribbean cultural arts in South Florida.
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Featured in Caribbean Arts Festival — 2023
Bagèt performed and led workshops at the annual Caribbean Arts Festival, reaching over 2,000 attendees.
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Partner Organization — Haitian Cultural Alliance
Recognized as an official partner in the preservation and transmission of Haitian dance traditions.
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10+ Years of Continuous Programming
One of the few Haitian dance organizations to sustain programming across two countries without interruption.
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Lakou Breda Cultural Conference Speaker
Invited to lead sessions on Haitian dance methodology and cultural transmission at the prestigious Lakou Breda gathering.
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Years of active programming in Haiti & the USA
500+
Students and artists trained across all programs
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Distinct services offered across 5 cultural sectors
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Countries with active dance programs and communities