
Mudra-Afrique
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.
- Year: 1970
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- Keyword: senegal, dance theatre, panafricanism
- Director: Gudie Lawaetz
- Cast: Germaine Acogny, Irène Tassembédo, Maurice Béjart