GERMAINE ACOGNY – DIE ESSENZ DES TANZES

Germaine Acogny is not only the “Mother of African Contemporary Dance“, but also one of Africa‘s most important artistic voices. Rooted in traditional West African dances and facing European dance forms, she developed her very own, the Acogny Technique. More than 50 years on international stages, performing and teaching young dancers in Senegal and worldwide has made the 80 year old artist the dancing icon of an entire continent. 2021 this exceptional dancer, choreographer and mentor was awarded with the Venice Golden Lion of Dance for her Lifetime achievement.

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