Rhythms

A family of Caribbean and Latin American dance traditions shaped by European contradance, African-derived rhythmic practices and the creativity of regional musicians.

A Polish-rooted music and dance tradition whose triple pulse, shifting accents and expressive movement travelled into European, Caribbean and other regional repertoires.

An Antillean adaptation of the European waltz, combining a three-beat foundation with regional approaches to melody, accompaniment, phrasing and dance.

Curaçao’s harvest music and dance tradition, bringing together percussion, horn calls, singing and wapa movement in an expression of gratitude and community.

An Afro-Curaçaoan tradition in which drumming, iron percussion, singing and dance bring together community expression, cultural memory and resistance.

A Curaçao rhythm and dance tradition rooted in carnival, social celebration, and cultural identity.