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!...
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Konpa in Texas: Dance, Connect, Repeat
Have you ever come across Konpa music, a lively and energetic style of celebration over a period exceeding sixty years? However, if you still need to do so, consider yourself...
Konpa in the Netherlands: Sony Laventure Brings Haitian Dance to Rotterdam and Amsterdam
The Netherlands has long been a hub for diverse dance styles, embracing cultural rhythms from around the world. Dance genres like Kizomba, Urban Kiz, and other Angolan styles have made...
Experience Konpa in Toronto, Canada – Kiz’n The 6ix Weekend Brings Dance to Life!
Toronto’s dance scene is about to heat up as Kiz’n The 6ix Weekend returns from November 7th through November 11th. This electrifying event brings together international dance instructors and enthusiasts...
Konpa & Kizomba Dance Lesson
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...
Konpa Mamba: The Legacy of Coupé Cloué in Haitian Music and CultureKonpa Mamba
Haitian music is rich with rhythmic diversity and cultural depth, and among its many subgenres, Konpa Mamba stands out as a unique style deeply connected to the legendary Haitian soccer...
Konpa Men Styling: Level Up Your Dance Skills with KOTR Dance Studio
It’s no secret — women often show up in greater numbers to social events, parties, and dance workshops. This phenomenon isn’t unique to Konpa; it happens across many couple-style dance...
Konpa, Not Kompa
In Haitian Creole, the term “Konpa” is often used to refer to a genre of music known as Compas Direct or simply Compas. The spelling “Konpa” is a phonetic representation...
Konpa on the Rise: Unveiling the Evolution of a Haitian Cultural Gem
As we explore the world of music and dance, few genres possess the rich historical tapestry and infectious rhythms quite like Konpa. Originating in Haiti over 60 years ago, Konpa...
Aprann Kijan Pou Danse – Konpa
Photo taken by Mode Zero, taken in Netherlands - Sony Laventure teaches a 3 hour Konpa Workshop
Learn How to Dance – Konpa
Are you among those people who always find it fun to see everyone dancing but never got the chance to let your inner dancer out? Well, you should know that...