PEFAPDA
The profesional training and artistic program in dance
(PEFAPDA)
This 2-year program (4 sessions/year) is aimed at semi-professionals and professionals interested in pursuing an alternative approach attentive to rhythmic cultures and global cultural dynamics.
This 2-year program (4 sessions/year) is aimed at semi-professionals and professionals interested in pursuing an alternative approach attentive to rhythmic cultures and global cultural dynamics.
The goal
Our program responds to the need and urgency to adequately train performing artists – particularly dancers – in the diverse languages of contemporary creation. It also aims to train those who wish to move into teaching. Supported by Canadian Heritage, this program essentially aims to develop dance and the arts related to it on a professional and artistic level.
The structure
Classes are given mainly by Zab Maboungou accompanied by musicians and professionals affiliated with the company, as well as guest teachers.
Concentration courses
Rhythm and voice: Develop dancers’ vocal ability in relation to movement
Rypada: Rhythms, postures and alignment for dance.
Repertoire class (rhythmiculture):Particular aspect of rhythm and movement of a rhythmic culture based on the specificity of African traditions.
Rhythms and movement: Body / Space, movement / energy, individual / community: relationship between music and dance.
Drums, voices and percussion: Voices, rhythms, drums, orchestration and improvisation.
Theory :theoretical workshops: African dance: sources and contexts, creolity and cultural emancipation: Haiti the African island in America, Black Dance, Rhythms and gestures.
Practical lessons
Fundamental class: Basic vocabulary with emphasis on the principles of progression (weight, breath, fall, progression)
Advanced class: Traditional space and contemporary approach
PEMA: Warming class (relaxation, energy exchange, breathing, etc.)
Author directory: Practical workshop: repertoire of Zab Maboungou / Compagnie Danse Nyata Nyata
Artistic management and production: Practical workshop: assistance with program coordination, special workshops and show preparation.