Afro cuban dances
Grounded in rhythm and tradition, these forms connect dancers to African roots, Cuban culture, and sacred movement.
Abakuá
Abakuá
Abakuá is a male secret society that originated in Cuba in the early 1800s, specifically in Regla, Havana, in 1836.
It was created by enslaved and free Afro-Cubans who brought traditions from the Ekpe societies of the Efik, Ibibio, and Ejagham peoples in the Cross River region of southeastern Nigeria and southwestern Cameroon.
Arará
Arará
Arará is a vibrant Afro-Cuban dance rooted in the religious and cultural traditions of the Dahomey people, characterized by rhythmic drumming, expressive movements, and deep spiritual significance.
Franco haitiano
Franco haitiano
The Franco-Haitiano tradition in Cuba reflects the cultural heritage of Haitian migrants, blending African, Haitian, and Cuban influences in music and dance:
Orishas
Orishas
Afro-Cuban Orishas are deities from the Yoruba religion, brought to Cuba through the transatlantic slave trade, who embody natural forces and human traits, and are honored through music, dance, and ritual in Santería.
Rumba
Cuban rumba
Cuban rumba is an Afro-Cuban music and dance genre characterized by complex rhythms, call-and-response vocals, and expressive, often flirtatious movements, rooted in African and Spanish traditions.
