Jordan Mouillerac and Top Dancers to Lead Workshop in Dordogne Region

Périgueux’s Dance Scene Expands with Star-Studded Workshop

The association Yoga Noma’Dance is preparing for its latest series of workshops, an initiative that founder Éléa Evrard, also a professor of jazz and yoga at the conservatoire de Périgueux, describes as a significant challenge for the region. C’est un gros challenge d’avoir d’aussi bons artistes pour quatre jours, c’est innovant pour la Dordogne, she confies. After attracting nearly 220 participants to its inaugural 2025 event, which featured professional dancer Elsa Bois of the TF1 show Danse avec les Stars, the program is returning with a high-profile lineup of instructors.

A Curriculum Spanning Latin to Hip-Hop

The curriculum for the upcoming sessions covers a diverse range of styles. Jordan Mouillerac, who secured a victory on Danse avec les Stars in 2025, is scheduled to teach Latin dances and dancehall, the latter described as urban dance. The roster also includes Amandine Schoumacher, who will lead the heels sessions. Elle a été formée par le Crazy Horse, un des plus célèbres cabarets de France, notes Evrard. The technical instruction extends to hip-hop, taught by Hamza Biyaye of the Révolution company, and lyrical jazz, led by Julien Langlois, who was trained in Cannes and Paris. Yoga sessions will be led by Éléa Evrard, a level 1 yoga graduate. Regular yoga classes are also organized by Yoga Noma’Dance at the Visitation in Périgueux.

Building Confidence Through Community

Beyond the technical training, organizers emphasize the importance of a benevolent atmosphere in fostering growth. Past participants have highlighted the supportive environment as a primary benefit of the program. One attendee, Lucie, noted that the workshops provided not only technical progression but also a significant boost in self-confidence.

Le stage m’a permis de progresser techniquement tout en m’initalisant à de nouvelles disciplines. Au-delà de l’apprentissage, l’expérience m’a permis de gagner en confiance dans une ambiance bienveillante, said Lucie. Another dancer, Adèle, testified to the presence of professeurs avenants, a sense of respect commun, and aide pour la mémorisation. For the organizer, the experience is described as un stage enrichissant that provides both human and artistic benefits.

Museum Outreach in the Heart of Périgueux

While the dance community gathers for workshops, the cultural sector in Périgueux maintains its own outreach programs. The gallo-roman museum Vesunna, which hosts between 35,000 and 40,000 visitors per year, and the Musée d’art et d’archéologie du Périgord (Maap) are mutualized institutions belonging to the City of Périgueux. Marie Dussoulier, who joined Vesunna at its opening in 2003, holds a master’s degree in art history and archaeology. She distinguishes her profession from that of a guide by the conception d’outils pédagogiques, also citing “la polyvalence” and “l’adaptabilité” as necessary skills.

The museums serve varied groups, including schools, nursing homes (Ehpad), and IME institutions. Ce matin, on a la visite d’un quartier prioritaire, recounts the Maap official. Mediators, who are attached to the territorial civil service, perform scientific monitoring to stay updated on archaeological advancements. Aujourd’hui, on est capable, grâce aux analyses, de savoir ce que mangeaient les Romains, says Dussoulier. Lilou Feuilloley, a holder of a Master’s degree in heritage and museums, also works as a mediator. She emphasizes the need to move beyond traditional school visits to create quelque chose de plus participatif, such as a music-based trail for children. On July 16, the museum also organized an atelier for learning to weave.

Martial Arts and Community Impact

The region has also seen activity in the martial arts sector. The association Options Show Event, presided over by Stéphanie Dotto and Dan Bertrand, founder of Kaizen Human Défense Academy, recently organized an MMA event featuring Jordan Zébo, known as “Le Fauve” and a winner of the ARES belt. The event focused on technique, discipline, self-improvement, and transmission. During the stage, a donation was distributed via vouchers and 50 pairs of gloves to participants. The organizers, who expressed gratitude to partners including Metal Boxe, Bowling Stadium, Cryosud, and the French Karate Federation (FFK), confirmed that Jordan Zébo will return for another stage in November.

Sources: Sudouest, europesays.com.