Germaine Acogny

Germaine Acogny
Born1944
Allahé, Benin
NationalitySenegalese
Occupation(s)Dancer and choreographer
Years active1960s to present
SpouseHelmut Vogt
Career
Current groupJant-Bi
DancesAfrican Dance

Germaine Acogny (born 1944) is a Senegalese dancer and choreographer. She is responsible for developing "African Dance", as well as the creation of several dance schools in both France and Senegal. She has been decorated by both countries, including being an Officer of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in France, and a Knight of the National Order of the Lion.


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