Local Classes & Workshops

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Traveling in Senegal means opening yourself up to the creative energy of a country where every gesture, sound, and flavor tells a story. Local classes and workshops are the perfect opportunity to explore the country in an active and immersive way. Whether you’re learning sabar dance steps in a legendary school, playing the djembe alongside master percussionists, cooking the famous thiéboudienne with a Senegalese family, or creating your own batik under the guidance of passionate artisans — each workshop is a precious chance to experience and share the many facets of local culture.

In Dakar and along the Petite Côte, total immersion is guaranteed. The École des Sables in Toubab Dialaw — founded by Germaine Acogny, an international reference in African dance — offers residencies that bring together dancers from around the world in a warm, family-like atmosphere. Workshops are often accompanied by live musicians, creating a vibrant dialogue between drummers and dancers in the pure Senegalese circle tradition.

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