Through dance, Khoudia Touré advances social causes in Senegal

Importance of Senegal, Dakar “Being in Senegal, in Dakar, is important. It’s also important to do things in your own country. The tone is determined, the voice steady, the ambitions present: Dakar sounded like an obvious choice for Khoudia Touré. “That’s where it’s happening, where there’s enormous potential. Dance is part of culture, and in Dakar there’s an enormous amount of talent, energy and desire, so that’s very inspiring. I want to create opportunities for the dancers here who train very hard.” As a land of sport and hospitality, Senegal will welcome the world during the upcoming Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in 2026. For Khoudia Touré, Senegalese dancers will rise to the occasion. “It’s really promising. We’re in 2024 now, so in two years, it’s going to be amazing in my opinion (laughs), because the level is already very high, and it’s only going to rise!” With the dance sport of breaking making an Olympic debut at Paris 2024, the profile of dancing is set to rise ahead of the Youth Olympics, which will also bring added attention. “There’s a lot going on here in Senegal right now, and the eyes of the international community are on Senegal. It’s a...