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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 18 weeks, participants will explore various Afro dance styles such as Ndombolo, Coupé Décalé, Azonto, Dancehall, and Afrohouse, while deepening their cultural roots and artistic expression.

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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, Afrohouse, Dancehall, Azonto, 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 four blocks

1

Introduction to Technical & Cultural Fundamentals

2

Technical Mastery & Advanced Choreographies

3

Stage Presence, Cultures & Rehearsals

4

Final Rehearsals & Dress Rehearsal

your teachers

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MELO OMAT

Program Lead
& Choreographer

Ndombolo, Coupé-Décalé

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MOMO

Teacher
& Choreographer

Azonto

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RAMA

Teacher
& Choreographer

AfroHouse

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LAURA

Freestyle sessions Lead

Freestyle

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TREY

Teacher
& Choreographer

Dancehall

program details

The program includes over 100 hours of in-person classes, workshops, and rehearsals.

DURATION

January 23rd, 2025 to May 31st, 2025 (18 weeks)

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REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Sundays from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Attendance required in the weekly style class (blocks 1 & 2)

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10-YEAR SHOWCASE DATE

Saturday, May 31rd 2025

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

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Foundations in Afro or urban dance styles

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Ability to learn and adapt

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Commitment and availability

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Physical and mental endurance

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Teamwork and collaboration

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Appreciation for and willingness to learn cultural contexts

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