[RESIDENCY] DANCE WITH AMADOU DIOP – BETWEEN COMMITMENT AND EXPRESSION

📅 Dates: May 1st – May 31st, 2025
📍 Location: Alliance Française de Banjul
📲 Follow him on Instagram: @am_artiste_danseur

Amadou Diop in Residency at the Alliance Française de Banjul

The Alliance Française de Banjul is delighted to host Amadou Diop, a Senegalese dancer and performer, for an artistic residency from May 1st to May 31st, 2025.
Originally from Saint-Louis, Senegal, Amadou is an emerging figure in contemporary and urban dance, using movement as a tool for empowerment and social exploration.

During his residency, he will continue developing his thought-provoking piece Mouton Noir, which explores themes of stigma and resilience through powerful and expressive gestures.

His Artistic Journey

His journey is marked by prestigious training and collaborations:

• Participation in several dance workshops at École des Sables, including a program on human dignity in collaboration with ASBL Tremplins de Bruxelles.
• Training with ASBL Bog’ART in Brussels and the Out of Résidence program in partnership with the Academy of Theatre and Dance in Amsterdam.
• Learning from renowned figures such as Germaine and Patrick Acogny (Acogny Technique), Mamadou Baldé (Traditional African Dance), and Alessandra Seutin (Physical Practice and Artistic Research).

“Mouton Noir” – A Powerful and Expressive Piece

Mouton Noir is a work that challenges social norms and exclusion mechanisms. Through this piece, Amadou Diop aims to give a voice to the invisible and to redefine the stage space for a broader audience.

Objectives of his Residency:

✔️ Refine his choreographic and stage approach.
✔️ Develop diffusion strategies for an international tour.
✔️ Engage with the Gambian audience through workshops and artistic encounters.