Have you ever had your feet tapping to the catchy rhythms of a music style that’s over 60 years old? This is called Konpa. If not, you’ll really enjoy it! KOTR Dance Studio, a company from Miami, went on a trip to the city that never sleeps – New York. Many people showed up, and...
With many twists and turns of movements and pounding beats, dance can cross the boundary lines of culture. When it comes to dancing in the world at large, Konpa and Kizomba can be considered lively manifestations of music and motion from Haiti and Angola. Let us explore these magical dance forms, reveal some similarities and...
Life abounds with opportunities for improvement; among the most gratifying are learning new skills. The opportunities here are vast, ranging from taking a musical instrument lesson to getting into computer programming. But for this writing, we recommend an ability that surpasses language boundaries, unites people with different cultures, and gathers all family members in one...
Hire Konpa Dancers: Bringing Creativity to Your Event Organizing an event involves thinking about where it will take place, what food to serve, and what music to play. But sometimes people need to remember the entertainment part of it. They might think a DJ or band is enough, but hiring dancers is a great way...
Dance has become an increasingly popular activity, with more and more people joining dance schools for various reasons. Whether it’s for fitness, fun, or competition, there are numerous benefits to joining a dance studio. In this article, we’ll explore why people join dance schools and how a commitment to dance can help individuals improve their...
It’s time to dance your stress away! In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an inescapable part of our daily lives. From our professional commitments to personal responsibilities, we constantly juggle various tasks, which often leads to overwhelming stress and anxiety. While there are multiple methods to alleviate stress, dancing is a powerful and fun...
Dancing is an enjoyable pastime with several health benefits for the body and mind. It’s an excellent method to enhance your coordination, flexibility, and balance, not to mention your general level of fitness. In addition, dancing is beneficial for the reduction of stress, the enhancement of self-confidence, and the improvement of cognitive function. This piece...
Photo taken by Mode Zero, taken in Netherlands - Sony Laventure teaches a 3 hour Konpa Workshop
Nothing can elevate the soul and lightens the mood like a fun konpa dance class. There is always a harmony of body and mind when Konpa music gets to the edge, and the listeners cannot control the movements of their waist and their feet. KOTR Dance Studio is the destination for dance and music lovers,...
I received a phone call from an old colleague who I went to school with at the University of Florida who ask if I could have my company ( KOTR Dance Studio) perform at a wedding. She has her own wedding planning business and her clients we’re looking for Haitian Konpa dance performers. It’s been...
