carry me

The dances and ritual arose as an attempt to preserve sacred and social art forms, customs and beliefs, in response to surviving the oppressive and arduous conditions of slavery.

The gods and goddesses (or L'wa) that are part of Haitian Vodou spirit possession and myth, influenced and created dance movements. Theatrical in nature, Haitian dance can be feminine, masculine, proud, mischievous, sensual, and aggressive. It has been said that Haitian dance is full of opposites; it can be subtle and dynamic, as well as graceful and rugged.

Every movement in the dances is intimately linked to the drums' rhythms, and the true experience of the dance occurs when you allow your body to relax into the song of the drum and let it carry you.