Mudra-Afrique (2026) is a film. Directed by Gudie Lawaetz. Starring Germaine Acogny, Irène Tassembédo, Maurice Béjart.
· 57 min · 2026
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.
