Cap-Haitien dancers revive Haiti royal-era elegance during Le Roi Dance celebration | VIDEOS    

CAP-HAÏTIEN — In a city once ruled by royals, echoes of the past came to life as dancers in crowns and velvet gowns took the floor at Lakay Bar Restaurant. The scene evoked memories of the 1800s, when Cap-Haïtien served as the seat of King Henry Christophe’s northern kingdom and elegant royal pride defined Haiti.

The night of performances was part of Le Roi Dance — or The King Dance — held in October as a double celebration. Dance teacher Godson “Le Français” Costumé marked both his 33rd birthday and the fourth anniversary of Yayad Lakay, the weekly Thursday night dance lesson he launched in 2021. The date also commemorated the death of King Henry Christophe on Oct. 8, and performers paid tribute by reviving the grace and grandeur of his royal era.

“We celebrated together — the dancers, the Cap-Haïtien community. I felt very proud,” Costumé said.

Dancers appeared in elegant costumes with crowns, tiaras and richly embroidered jackets.

Charlot Etienne swept Nacheley Casimir off her feet as the two danced under the dim purple lights of the restaurant’s outdoor floor. Casimir hung onto Etienne by his neck while she spun around his body. Amazed, the crowd applauded. The sound of clapping mixed with the slow instrumental.

Adorned in a black and gold medieval suit, dance teacher Godson “Le Français” Costumé hit the dance floor during “Le Roi Dance,” a dance night held to celebrate his 33rd birthday. Costumé danced with Ruthna Talus, who sported a red robe at Lakay Bar Restaurant in Cap-Haïtien on October 23, 2025
Adorned in a black and gold medieval suit, dance teacher Godson “Le Français” Costumé hit the dance floor during “Le Roi Dance,” a dance night held to celebrate his 33rd birthday. Costumé danced with Ruthna Talus, who sported a red robe at Lakay Bar Restaurant in Cap-Haïtien on October 23, 2025
Dance teachers Anderson Sylvestre and Belisette Pierre wowed the crowd with a graceful routine during Le Roi Dance at Lakay Bar Restaurant in Cap-Haïtien on Oct. 23, 2025. The event honored the 33rd birthday of Godson “Le Français” Costumé and the fourth anniversary of his weekly Yayad Lakay dance night.
Djakenson Marcellus and Rose Lourdes Louis delivered a masterclass performance during Le Roi Dance at Lakay Bar Restaurant in Cap-Haïtien on Oct. 23, 2025 — blending elegance and energy that had the crowd cheering.

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