Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance
Jul 16, 2025 · 1h 28m
Director
Greta-Marie BeckerOverview
Drawing from traditional West African dances and her own exploration of various European dances, Germaine Acogny developed the technique named for her: the Acogny technique. More than 50 years spent on the international stage and in teaching young dancers in Senegal and around the world have given Acogny, now 80, an iconic status across an entire continent.
Cast of Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance
Crew of Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance
Greta-Marie BeckerDirector, Writer- Martina HaubrichProducer
- Fabrice Bouillon LaForestOriginal Music Composer
- Sophie MaintigneuxDirector of Photography
- Katja DringenbergEditor
- Juliane VariProduction Sound Mixer
- David Almeida-RibeiraProduction Sound Mixer
- Abdourahmane KaProduction Sound Mixer
- Ousmane ColyProduction Sound Mixer
- Olivier Le VaconProduction Sound Mixer
- Charlotte UzuCo-Producer
- Yanis GayeCo-Producer
- Fionn GeorgeAssistant Editor
About Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance
What is Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance about?
Drawing from traditional West African dances and her own exploration of various European dances, Germaine Acogny developed the technique named for her: the Acogny technique. More than 50 years spent on the international stage and in teaching young dancers in Senegal and around the world have given Acogny, now 80, an iconic status across an entire continent.
When was Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance released?
Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance was released on July 16, 2025.
How long is Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance?
Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
Who directed Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance?
Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance was directed by Greta-Marie Becker.
Who is in the cast of Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance?
The cast of Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance includes Germaine Acogny (Self).