Germaine Acogny, born in 1944, is a Senegalese dancer and choreographer credited with developing the codified technique known as African Dance and with founding several dance schools in both France and Senegal. She has been decorated by both countries, including as an Officer of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in France and a Knight of the National Order of the Lion in Senegal.
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She is responsible for developing "African Dance", as well as the creation of several dance schools in both France and Senegal.
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Germaine Acogny (born 1944) is a Senegalese dancer and choreographer.
Practices: Dance, Lead
is a Senegalese dancer and choreographer
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