AFRICAN CONGOLESE DANCE
TISTER IKOMO
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FEB - JUN 2024
Open Level
SATURDAY 10:30 - 12:00
Studio Ananta (ground floor)
€225/ €192 for students (-25j)
15 sessionsLanguage: FR
Age Group: 12+
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What can you expect from this class?
Tister straddles the rich traditional Congolese dance and percussion culture with one foot while embracing modern dance styles with the other. Dancing and playing percussion were instilled in him from an early age; his parents took him to their ballet group rehearsals, sparking his passion. He joined the group at the age of 10 and realized his desire to deepen his knowledge of dance and percussion. In his youth, he traveled through Congo to study the diverse dance and percussion styles of its 350 ethnic groups firsthand. This experience provides Tister with an endless source of traditional dance and rhythms that inspire him.
Are you an enthusiast of African dance and eager to explore different styles?
During the dance classes, Tister combines traditional and more contemporary Afro and Congolese dance styles, occasionally including the Congolese Rumba (a partner dance). He is also not afraid to incorporate (body) percussion, singing, and more. Expect a lot of intense dancing, immersing yourself in Congolese rhythms, and occasional live percussion accompaniment. The classes are open to both beginners and intermediate-level dancers.
* Also checkout our African Congolese Percussions class on Wednesdays
TISTER IKOMO
Tister was the artistic director of Ballet Arumbaya, which performed in various African countries. Additionally, he worked as a choreographer for various ballet groups, created choreographies for music videos, and was also active as a musician and singer. In 2013, he was cast in 'Coup Fatal,' a production by KVS and Les Ballets C de la B. Since then, he has been residing in Belgium and has initiated various dance and music projects. He created a dance solo titled 'Nzela na ngai' (my path). He dances with Eastman in 'VLAEMSCH' and also coaches dancers in 'Mein Gent.' Moreover, he is a highly sought-after workshop leader for dance and percussion in schools and other events.
