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Mudra-Afrique

Name: Mudra-Afrique
Duration: 57 min
Cast: Germaine Acogny, Irène Tassembédo, Maurice Béjart

Mudra-Afrique : The First Pan-African dance school

57m

Mudra Afrique, founded in 1977 in Dakar by Léopold Sédar Senghor and Maurice Béjart, was an important dance school that mixed traditional African dance with modern styles. Germaine Acogny, a skilled teacher, along with dancer, actress Irène Tassembédo and musician Doudou Rose Ndiaye, were key figures in the school. Their work helped Mudra Afrique leave a strong mark on African contemporary dance and music.