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.

Rates

We offer various types of rates:

General Public rate: for all
Student rate: for people who are studying
Pro rate: for people working on the professional artistic scene
Drop-in - 30.00 CAD : Rypada Beginner, all Repertoire classes - only after contacting us by telephone at 514 849 9781 or by email .

SPRING SESSION
March 30 to June 6, 2026

RHYTHM, POSTURE AND ALIGNMENT FOR DANCE (RYPADA)

BEGINNER RYPADA

THURSDAY - 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Instructor: Mariya Moneva

General public: $250

Student: $230

Pro: $210

ADVANCED RYPADA

TUESDAY - 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Instructor: Zab Maboungou

General public*: $310

Student*: $280

Pro*: $250

*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).

FUNDAMENTAL CLASS (HAITI)

WEDNESDAY - 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Instructor: Cindy Belotte

General Public: $280

Students: $265

Pros: $230

HOUSE/HIP HOP REPERTOIRE

THURSDAY - 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Instructor: DAZL

General Public: $280

Students: $265

Pros: $230

CUBAN REPERTOIRE

Not offered this session.

Instructor: Julio Hong

IVORY COAST REPERTOIRE

Not offered this session.

Instructor: Zaly Gbale

DRUMS, VOICES, AND PERCUSSION

Voices, rhythms, drums, orchestration and improvisation.

RHYTHM AND VOICE (DRUM + BALAFON)

MONDAY - 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Instructor: Adama Daou

General Public*: $350

Students*: $320

Pros: $300

*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

Student*: $365

Pro*: $330

*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.