Burkina Faso: Deaf dancers feel the music through vibrations

In Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, deaf dancer Adama Sanou dances to music using the « Vibra-Signe » technique, which combines ground vibrations, body movements, and gestures to perceive rhythm. Developed by Yaya Sanou to help deaf youth overcome social isolation, the method allows dancers to interpret music without hearing it. Despite initial opposition from his father, Adama persists in dancing, driven by his love for the art. The technique requires regular practice to interpret vibrations and body movements effectively.