Training for
General Public
At Zab Maboungou | Compagnie Danse Nyata Nyata, movement is regarded as a rhythmic structure in which an infinity of breaths alternate. Rhythms allow us to focus on body parts. This requires extreme rhythmic precision in movement, combined with relaxation and fluidity of the body.
While exploring the rhythmic cultures of Africa (in particular, Central Africa), you will be guided to exercise your breathing and develop your strength and flexibility. From footsteps to running, from breaking points to undulation, from stomping to leaping, you will learn some fundamental principles and techniques of the art of dance: posture and alignment, weight transfers, multidirectional planes (articulated bodies, movement and energy, etc.)
Aspects of choreographic work will be examined: analysis of movement, space and musicality, movement and progression, creation of a rhythmic context.
FALL SESSION
September 21 to November 28, 2026
15% discount until September 27th!
Rates
We offer various types of rates:
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General Public rate: for all
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Student or senior rate: for people who are studying or who are aged 60 and over
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Pro rate: for people working on the professional artistic scene, RQD member, or with an artistic association
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Drop-in options - see details here
RHYTHM, POSTURE AND ALIGNMENT FOR DANCE (RYPADA)
BEGINNER RYPADA
THURSDAY - 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Instructor: Mariya Moneva
General public: $250 $215
Student: $230 $200
Pro: $210 $180
ADVANCED RYPADA
TUESDAY - 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Zab Maboungou
General public*: $310 $265
Student*: $280 $240
Pro*: $250 $215
PEMA (Embodied grounding)
TUESDAY - 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Instructor: Zab Maboungou
General public*: $250 $215
Student*: $200 $170
Pro*: $180 $155
*N.B. This class is reserved for students admitted to PEFAPDA and for professionals outside the program. For registration and/or questions, contact us at (514) 849-9781.
REPERTOIRE CLASSES
Particular aspect of rhythm and movement of a rhythmic culture based on the specificity of African traditions. Basic vocabulary with emphasis on the principles of progression (weight, breath, fall, progression).
HAITIAN FUNDAMENTAL REPERTOIRE
WEDNESDAY - 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Instructor: Cindy Belotte
General Public: $280 $240
Students: $265 $225
Pros: $230 $200
SOUTH AFRICAN REPERTOIRE
THURSDAY - 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Sipho Ndela
General Public: $280 $240
Students: $265 $225
Pros: $230 $200
CUBAN REPERTOIRE
FRIDAY - 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Julio Hong
General Public: $280 $240
Students: $265 $225
Pros: $230 $200
HOUSE/HIP HOP REPERTOIRE
Not offered this session.
Instructor: DAZL
IVORY COAST REPERTOIRE
Not offered this session.
Instructor: Zaly Gbale
DRUMS, VOICES, AND PERCUSSION
Voices, rhythms, drums, orchestration and improvisation.
RHYTHM AND VOICE (DRUM)
MONDAY - 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Instructor: Bruno Martinez
General Public*: $350 $300
Students*: $320 $275
Pros: $300 $255
*N.B. This class is reserved for students admitted to PEFAPDA and for professionals outside the program. For registration and/or questions, contact us at (514) 849-9781.
ADVANCED CLASS
Traditional space and contemporary approach.
SATURDAY - 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Zab Maboungou
General public*: $380 $325
Student*: $365 $310
Pro*: $330 $280
*N.B. This class is reserved for students admitted to PEFAPDA and for professionals outside the program. For registration and/or questions, contact us at (514) 849-9781.
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OTHER PRACTICAL LESSONS
BUTOH
Not offered this session.
Instructor: Charo Foo Tai Wei
PILATES
Not offered this session.
Instructor: Katie Ward
CAPOEIRA
Not offered this session.
Instructor: Fabrice Koffy
