Avec le soutien :
Often overshadowed on the international stage by the fame of the tango, traditional Argentine dances and percussion constitute a rich and diverse field, deeply rooted in the country’s cultural diversity. Originating in rural areas, they are intimately linked to the rhythms of daily life, popular festivals, and traditions passed down orally from generation to generation.
Danced in pairs or in groups—chacarera, zamba, gato, escondido, or malambo—and accompanied by iconic percussion instruments such as the bombo and other skin-headed drums, these practices are distinguished by their specific rhythmic, gestural, and symbolic languages. They are at the heart of the peñas—traditional dance halls open to everyone—and reflect a deep connection between dance, music, the earth, and the community.
Physical and Rhythmic Technique
Dances
Chacarera
A festive, circular couple’s dance from northwestern Argentina. It is based on an alternation between zapateo (percussive footwork) and zarandeo (graceful skirt movements), and emphasizes musicality and the collective aspect.
Zamba
An elegant, seductive dance performed with scarves and without physical contact. It emphasizes musical interpretation, emotion, and the subtle relationship between movement and intention.
Zapateo (Malambo / Argentine tap dance)
A percussive dance of the gauchos, performed in boots and accompanied by guitar and bombo. It requires rhythmic precision, speed of execution, and stage presence.
Percussion
These workshops aim to introduce participants to the richness and vitality of these traditions and to foster the living transmission of these practices through the organization of traditional peñas (festive dances).
Rocco Sedano is a passionate dancer, choreographer, composer, and musician. A multifaceted Franco-Argentine artist, he has been combining creation, performance, and teaching for over twenty years through an approach that is at once sensitive, inclusive, and deeply committed.
His career has led him to work in a wide variety of settings: from preschool to high school, including dance schools, private masterclasses, and specialized institutions (ESAT). His compassionate teaching style places the body and rhythm at the heart of an artistic and human connection, fostering encounters and exchange.
LIEU :
Ateliers d'ethnomusicologie - 10, rue Montbrillant - 1201 Genève
HORAIRES et DATES :
à venir
Jauge minimale
• Danse : 4 participant·es
• Percussions : 2 participant·es
Pour les percussions : prévoir d’apporter un bombo, un floor tom de batterie ou tout autre tambour à son grave, ainsi qu’une paire de baguettes
TARIF :
Danses : 60.- CHF séance de trois heures
Percussions : 30.- CHF cours d'une heures
Préinscriptions obligatoires, ainsi qu’un pré-paiement partiel du stage (remboursable en cas d’annulation pour nombre insuffisant de participant·e·s).
Demande d'informations ici
CONTACT :
rocco.sedano@gmail.com
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