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PROGRAM —

semi-professional tucheze program

The TUCHEZE program is an intensive training designed to create a collective of semi-professional dancers specializing in Afro-urban dance styles. Over 8 months, participants will explore Afro dance styles Ndombolo, and Coupé Décalé, while deepening their cultural roots and artistic expression, as well as other complementary urban styles.

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sharpen your skills

Over the course of the Tucheze program, you will develop essential core skills to elevate your dancing.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Mastery of Afro-urban dance techniques: Ndombolo and Coupé Décalé
     

  • Freestyle and improvisation
     

  • Choreography and stage performance

CULTURAL & THEORETICAL SKILLS

  • In-depth cultural knowledge of the styles taught (origin, history, and awareness of the cultural and social contexts of Afro-urban dances)
     

  • Development of musical listening skills to identify specific rhythms and accents
     

  • Ability to adapt movements to musical nuances

PERSONAL SKILLS

  • Self-confidence and personal expression
     

  • Teamwork and collaboration

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the program in three blocks

1

Ndombolo : Introduction to fondamental CONCEPTS, techniques, and culture

2

Coupé Décalé : Introduction to fondamental CONCEPTS, techniques, and culture

3

Stage Presence, Cultures & Rehearsals

your teachers

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MELO OMAT

Program Lead
& Choreographer

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SERGINHO

Choreographer

& Coach / Assistance

program details

The program includes over 180 hours of in-person classes, workshops, and rehearsals.

DURATION

May 12th 2026 to December 11th 2026 (33 weeks total)

CLASSES SCHEDULE

Saturdays from 10:30 AM to 14:30 PM

Every two-weeks during July to September

SHOWCASE DATE

Saturday, December 12th 2026

PREREQUISITES

Dancers should ideally have prior experience in Afro-urban dance such as Dancehall, Afrohouse, or Ndombolo or urban styles like hip-hop, house, or freestyle.

Dance and technical skills

Foundations in Afro or urban dance styles

Ability to learn and adapt

Commitment and availability

Physical and mental endurance

Teamwork and collaboration

Appreciation for and willingness to learn cultural contexts

Value

Programme Tucheze | Monthly

$150

150

Every month

Valid for 7 months

Accès formation semi-professionnelle

Value

Programme Tucheze | 3 versements

$350

350

Every 2 months

Valid for 6 months

Accès formation semi-professionnelle

Value

Programme Tucheze | 2 versements

$525

525

Every 4 months

Valid for 8 months

Accès formation semi-professionnelle

Value

Programme Tucheze | 1 versement

$1,050

1,050

Valid for 8 months

Choose your pricing plan

Find one that works for you

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