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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)

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CLASSES SCHEDULE

Saturdays from 10:30 AM to 14:30 PM

Every two-weeks during July to September

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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

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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

Once there are plans available for purchase, you’ll see them here.

No plans available

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