ecole des sables , the school in the sand , is what germaine describes as her greatest achievement. hailed as the mother of african contemporary dance, her training academy in senegal attracts a new generation of dancers from all over africa and the world, keen to master her unique technique a combination of traditional african dance styles and contemporary movement. i have always wanted to have dance recognised as a real profession, something people can make a living from, so it was necessary to have a place where people could come and learn thatjob, just like you go to university to learn other professions. dance allows us to share our ideas and feelings with other people without having to know their language. she is an amazing artist. her work is challenging.
is what germaine describes as her greatest achievement. hailed as the mother of african contemporary dance, her training academy in senegal attracts a new generation of dancers from all over africa and the world, keen to master her unique, a combination of traditional african dance styles and contemporary movement. i have always wanted to have dance recognised as a real profession, something people can make a living from, so it was necessary to have a place where people could come and learn thatjob, just like you go to university to learn other professions. dance allows us to share our ideas and feelings with other people without having to know their language. she is an amazing artist. her work is challenging. she is using her history to invent newness. she is innovative, daring and brave.
like a real light in the dark- sky after the covid 19 epidemic and in the autumn of my life, this is the crowning and a recognition of the work i have been doing all my life. after being acknowledged by african countries, i now have global recognition, which is extraordinary for myself, my career, for my work. ecole des sables , the school in the sand , is what germaine describes as her greatest achievement. hailed as the mother of african contemporary dance, her training academy in senegal attracts a new generation of dancers from all over africa and the world, keen to master her unique technique a combination of traditional african dance styles and contemporary movement. i have always wanted to have dance recognised as a real profession, something people can make a living from, so it was necessary to have a place