
12th JUMPforJoy - Dance & Music FestivalSa., 28. Nov.Kulturzentrum Hardtberg

JUMPforJOY 2026 back in Germany!!

We bring together world-class masters of dancers and drummers to share 2 days intensive celebrating of West African music and dance
JUMPforJoy was created in loving memory of Diene Sagna's mum, Yaye Dib, who was a professional dancer and an inspiration to her son and family. Yaye Dib sadly passed away in 2009 and the 1st JUMPforJOY Africa event launched in London, UK in 2011.
2026 JUMPforJOY (12th Edition) will take place in Bonn, the hometown of Founder Diene Sagna.
Timetable:
Saturday: Doors open & Registration: 15.30
Classes from 15:45-17:15
1. Class Sabar with Rose Mendy & Helene Sagna 15:45-17:15
2. Class: Sabar with Aida Drop 17:30-19:00
Diner + Show + Taneber : Entry 5 €
19:30 Senegalese food : 12 € + Drinks
20:00 Show with Yaye Dib Dance Company
after the Show : Taneber ( everybody is welcome to dance)
Sunday:
Classes from 11:30 - 16:30
1. Class Sabar with Khady Sarr 11:30-13:00
2. Class Djembe with Issa Sow 13:15-14:45
3. Class Sabar with Pape Doudou & Diene Sagna 15:00 -16:30
Prices: 40€ 1 class
75€ 2 classes
110 € all classes on Sunday
180€ all classes
Contact : yayedibdance@gmail.com
Phone / WhatsApp :
(English & French) : +49 176 869 613 73
(English & German) : +49 151 532 532 39
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN !
Please save your spot — places are limited.
A deposit is required to secure your spot.

Words of Musical Director Diene Sagna
"JUMPforJOY means to exhale happiness, fun and energy. It is a celebration of my mom's life and also the hard work of my students celebrating West African Art and Culture."