Movie: Mudra-Afrique

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Germaine Acogny
Germaine Acogny

Irène Tassembédo
Irène Tassembédo

Maurice Béjart
Maurice Béjart

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    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.

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    Mudra-Afrique : The First Pan-African dance school

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