Lycée Français Jean Mermoz (2021–2023)

Contemporary & Hip-Hop Dance Classes for Children (Ages 4–12)

At Jean Mermoz, I designed and taught age-appropriate dance classes blending contemporary and Hip-Hop. Working with very young children taught me the importance of play, rhythm, and imagination in early education. I learned how to translate complex bodily expressions into accessible forms, helping children develop coordination, self-confidence, and a sense of joy in movement.

École Actuelle Bilingue (EAB) (2021–2023)

Afro dance & Hip-Hop Dance Classes for Children (Ages 4–12)

At EAB, I worked with preteens navigating a rich bilingual environment. Through contemporary and traditional dance, we explored identity, rhythm, and storytelling. The students engaged deeply with the cultural origins of movement, and our sessions often ended with moments of sharing and reflection. It was an opportunity to bridge cultures through dance, encouraging curiosity and self-expression.

Youth Reintegration Programs, Dakar (2022–2025)

Creative Workshops with Incarcerated and Marginalized Minors

In partnership with  »Association Magg’ando », I facilitated dance workshops for young people in reintegration contexts. These minors often carried trauma and mistrust, but dance became a medium to reconnect with their bodies and reclaim agency.

The workshops were grounded in empathy, improvisation, and listening — creating a safe, non-judgmental space where movement could be healing, liberating, and a tool for rebuilding self-worth.

Biennale Tanzausbildung, Munich – Germany (2023)

Assistant in Acogny Technique & Alumni Representative, École des Sables

In 2023, I had the honor of assisting Mama Germaine Acogny during her workshops in Acogny Technique at the Biennale Tanzausbildung in Munich. As an alumni of Ecole des Sables, I supported the facilitation of the classes while representing the school in an international educational setting. This experience deepened my understanding of transmission, precision in technique, and the responsibility of carrying forward a lineage of embodied knowledge.

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Workshops

Temps Fort Danse – Institut Français de Madagascar (2024)

Masterclass: Essence of the Body, Instant Improvisation & Self-Care for Dancers

As part of  »Temps Fort Danse 2 » at the Institut Français de Madagascar, I led a masterclass more than 20 dancers focused on reconnecting with the essence of the body through instant improvisation, listening, and somatic awareness. Together with the participants, we explored how to move with presence, care, and authenticity — emphasizing the importance of nurturing the body not only as a tool, but as a living archive and a site of memory, resilience, and healing