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Here you will see the events with our guests with African origin. Some of the biggest names at the African traditional and modern art scene come to teach dance, music, drums, singing, etc. and to perform in Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Move Your Afro with JULES DAPLÉ
AFRIKAIA, 56–58 Krum Popov St., 3rd Floor Lozenets, Sofia, BG🤩 Join the next edition of the MOVE YOUR AFRO format, where we introduce you to guests from the African continent! 🤩
This time, our guest is the magnetic 🔥
JULES DAPLÉ 🔥 from 🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire. 🇨🇮🎭 Jules is an actor, percussionist, and dancer who graduated from the National Higher Institute of Arts and Cultural Action in Côte d’Ivoire (INSAAC). 🕺🏽
During his visit to Bulgaria, you will have the opportunity to take 2 dance classes and 2 percussion classes with him. We have also planned a special cultural evening, where you will be able to taste authentic traditional cuisine prepared by Jules, as well as ask him interesting questions about the culture he comes from.
For those who wish to gain deeper knowledge related to the dances or rhythms of Côte d’Ivoire, Jules is available for private lessons and meetings during his stay in Bulgaria.
🪘 Here you can find more information about the percussion program: https://fb.me/e/4aSoEPQbA 🪘
☀️☀️☀️ PROGRAM – Dance Classes & Cultural Evening ☀️☀️☀️
📅 March 28 / Saturday / 18:30 – 20:30 – Cultural evening with Jules, featuring authentic food, a small bazaar, music, and a presentation about his culture
📅 March 30 / 18:45 – 20:15 – Traditional West African dance with live percussion by Jules
📅 March 31 / Tuesday / 20:00 – 21:30 – Modern / Street dances from Côte d’Ivoire✅ ✅ ✅ Participation Fees: ✅ ✅ ✅
## 30 EUR – single class / early ticket purchase 65 EUR – 2 dance classes + cultural evening / early ticket purchase until March 22
## 40 EUR – single class (paid on the spot before class) 75 EUR – 2 dance classes + cultural evening / tickets purchased until March 27
Contact us to reserve your spot:
- Email: afrocenterbg@gmail.com
- Viber: +359 892 018 768
- Message us on our social media
*** W.O.K. participants receive a 10% discount when purchasing a full package (dance classes + cultural evening only)
**** Regular participants in Maria Cossa’s classes with active cards receive a 5% discount on the full package (dance classes + cultural evening only)***
Who is Jules DAPLÉ?
Jules is a professional storyteller, actor, dancer, and percussionist from Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa.
KOUEGBE JULES DAPLÉ transforms the culture of Côte d’Ivoire into a captivating experience through dance, rhythm, and emotion.A graduate of the prestigious INSAAC with a degree in dance and choreography, he combines academic knowledge with authentic stage energy. He has participated in international theatre festivals in Spain and works as an actor, choreographer, and director.
In 2025, he directed the short film “LIZ”, and during 2024–2025 he plays the lead role of Nestor in the series “220 logements”. In 2024, he also plays Electro in the TV series “Obatanga 2”.
Between 2013 and 2019, he was a teacher of traditional African dance at the International School Claire Fontaine, where he inspired students from different cultural backgrounds. He is also a choreographer and actor in the socially engaged theatre production “Sauvons le Cavally”, and has participated in productions such as “Fuente Ovejuna” in Spain.
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MOVE YOUR AFRO with BYSHARA SHOKOLATE
AFRIKAIA, 56–58 Krum Popov St., 3rd Floor Lozenets, Sofia, BGJoin us for this year’s meeting with the queen of Guinean West African dance tradition – Byshara Shokolate!
✅ You can participate in the classes even without prior dance experience.
📅 Program:
💃🏾 May 14 / 20:00 – 21:30 – Comorian Women’s Dances 💃🏾
Learn how women from the Comoros Islands cultivate their femininity and strength through dance.🥁 May 15 / 20:00 – 21:30 – Drum and Dance 🥁
NEW CLASS where we’ll dance while creating rhythm, inspired by STOMP and West African DUN DUN dances. Participants will both play instruments and dance at the same time.🌴 May 16 / 11:00 – 12:30 – West African Traditional Dance 🌴
West African dances with live percussion. An exciting synergy between musicians and dancers, experienced through the traditions of Guinea and Mali.👪 May 16 / 12:30 – 13:30 – Dance for Kids & Parents 👪
Time for parents and children spent on dancing, fun games, and bonding.🥘 May 16 / 18:30 – 20:30 – Cultural Night 🥘
An evening to explore the cultures Bishara Chocolat comes from – the Comoros Islands and Guinea. Expect delicious food, captivating stories, and a small market with authentic jewelry and souvenirs.🎟️ Participation:
Pre-registration is required due to limited studio capacity – up to 25 people. (During Bishara’s previous visits, when the maximum capacity of 35 was reached, people continued to register at the last minute. Register early to secure your spot.)- Single class: €40 *
- Full pass – €140 / 8 passes available **
- Half pass (2 classes of your choice + Cultural Night) – €85 / 8 passes available
- Cultural passes (3 classes of your choice + Cultural Night) – €110 / 8 passes available
- * For the “Dance for Kids & Parents” session, entry includes one parent with one child up to 13 years old.
To receive a full / half / cultural pass, please contact us
- e-mail: afrocenterbg@gmail.com
- Viber / WhatsApp: +359892 018 768or sign the form - MOVE YOUR AFRO with BYSHARA SHOKOLAT / 2026
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