Constructing Jathi Choreography with Harini Nilakantan
2026-04-25 13:15 - 14:15, 2026-05-02 13:15 - 14:15, 2026-05-09 13:15 - 14:15, 2026-05-16 13:15 - 14:15, 2026-05-23 13:15 - 14:15, 2026-05-30 13:15 - 14:15, 2026-06-06 13:15 - 14:15, 2026-06-13 13:15 - 14:15 (America/Chicago) and 17 more dates | Kalapriya Studio, 2101 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, United States
Weekly Saturdays
1:15 – 2:15 PM
Harini Nilakantan is a student of Aacharya Choodamani Guru Smt. Roja
Kannan, and has over two decades of experience in this art form. In this 90-minute class, dancers will learn new choreography – both how to piece together combinations and increase retention with her for advanced
rhythmic patterns or Jathis.
Class focus: execution, technique, creativity, retention

Haitian Heritage Month Konpa Sware
2026-05-21 19:00 - 23:00, 2026-06-18 19:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-16 19:00 - 23:00, 2026-08-20 19:00 - 23:00, 2026-09-17 19:00 - 23:00
Join the Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) at its monthly Konpa Sware! The museum is excited to continue this immersive event which includes an evening of Haitian dance and music. Join us at Room43. Food will be available for free and the FIRST 50 GUESTS will recieve 1 FREE DRINK!
FEATURING MUSIC BY: DJ Frantz!
This is a recurring event on the Third Thursday of each month. Keep an eye out for future event registration!
* TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR*
