Germaine Acogny
French-Senegalese choreographer
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Summary
Germaine Acogny was born on May 28, 1944[1], in Porto-Novo[2]. She has worked as a choreographer[3], pedagogue[4], and dancer[5]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (821 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Senegal[7], France[8]
- Notable work: École des Sables[9]
- Award received: Knight of the National Order of the Lion[10], Knight of the National Order of Merit[11], Officer of Arts and Letters[12], Bessie Awards[13]
- Sex or gender: female[14]
- Family name: Acogny[15]
- Given name: Germaine[16]
- Work location: Toubab Dialaw[17], Paris[18]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[20]
- Start of work period: 1968[21]
- Documentation files at: SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts[22]
Why It Matters
Germaine Acogny has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23]
FAQs
Where was Germaine Acogny born?
Germaine Acogny was born in Porto-Novo[2].
What did Germaine Acogny do for work?
Germaine Acogny worked as a choreographer[3], pedagogue[4], and dancer[5].
What awards did Germaine Acogny receive?
Honors received include Knight of the National Order of the Lion[10], Knight of the National Order of Merit[11], Officer of Arts and Letters[12], and Bessie Awards[13].