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A stylised group portrait of the Jabadams collective posing in coordinated black-and-white outfits against a white studio backdrop.

Afro - Initiation Coupé-Décalé

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Jabadams

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18 August 2026 · 15:00–17:00

Bourse — Fusion Stage

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A first step to explore, learn and enjoy afro dancing at your own pace. Anthony Jaba’a and his collective Les Dérangeurs invite you to discover coupé-décalé, an Afro dance style originating from Côte d’Ivoire, on Place de la Bourse. For 2 hours, passers-by, tourists, families, children, adults, curious minds and experienced dancers alike are invited to move, let go and learn the basics, each at their own pace, in a warm, inclusive and collective atmosphere.

About the artist

Jabadams is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, promoting, and celebrating African cultures through dance, training, artistic creation, and artist development. Within the organization, the collective Les Dérangeurs was born, led by Anthony Jaba'a, carrying this mission onto the stage, through workshops and events, with an authentic, raw, and captivating energy.