Mudra-Afrique : The First Pan-African dance school
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.
Gudie Lawaetz
Director
Desert Flower76%
Uncut Gems71%
Honey63%
Step Up68%
The Power of One74%
Ballet Shoes63%
Billy Elliot75%
Step Up 2: The Streets66%
Take the Lead68%
White Hunter, Black Heart64%
Flashdance64%
The Lion King70%
Men of Honor74%
His House63%
Footloose66%
Bend It Like Beckham63%
Heartbeats67%
Sarafina!61%
The Addams Family70%
Magic Mike's Last Dance64%