Workshop with live drum music by Florent Nikiema

Florent Nikiema’s lessons are based on an introduction to the rhythms of the famous West African drums. These rhythms run through the spine as a progressive wave, followed by rebounds that burst out in great and powerful leaps. drawing symbolic shapes with the arms and head, sometimes controlled, sometimes free in the space around them.

After an introduction, dance phrases will be learned through diagonal crossings to a choreography and an open improvisation at the end of the course. Participants will also be introduced to Afro-Contemporary, a movement theory developed by Florent based on the deconstruction, transformation and re-composition of various assimilated techniques.

Language: English
Dance level: open to all dance enthusiasts

Barrier-free access:

• Trigger warning: loud live drum music in a closed studio.
• Accessible for neurodivergent people, people with visual and hearing impairments.
• If required, a free workshop slot for an accompanied person will be provided for participants with special needs.
• Physical contact between participants is not required.
• The studio is on the fourth floor and is only accessible through a staircase.