Mudra-Afrique
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.
Director: Gudie Lawaetz
Runtime: 57 min
Cast
Original Language: en
Keywords
senegal, dance theatre, panafricanism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mudra-Afrique about?
- 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.
- Who directed Mudra-Afrique?
- Mudra-Afrique was directed by Gudie Lawaetz.
- Who stars in Mudra-Afrique?
- Mudra-Afrique stars Germaine Acogny, Irène Tassembédo, Maurice Béjart.
- How long is Mudra-Afrique?
- Mudra-Afrique has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).