Projects

Street Dabka - Community gathering with traditional dabke canes

Street Dabka

How can I join the dabke line at weddings and celebrations?

El-Funoun Palestinian Dance Troupe

El-Funoun PerformanceEl-Funoun Ensemble

Longtime member, choreographer, and trainer with Palestine's leading cultural dance company. As a main dancer and choreographer, I have contributed to productions touring internationally across Ireland, Scotland, Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine.

I trained the young group Bara'em El-Funoun, helping to pass Palestinian cultural traditions to the next generation.

Role: Choreographer, Trainer & Main Dancer

Year: 2006 - Present

Badke

A powerful production exploring Palestinian identity through contemporary dance and traditional dabke. Badke examines the intersection of culture, resistance, and collective memory through movement.

Role: Dancer & Choreographer

The Rooster

An experimental contemporary production with El-Funoun Dance Troupe that toured internationally across Ireland, Scotland, Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine. The Rooster pushed the boundaries of traditional Palestinian dance, creating a bold fusion of contemporary and folkloric expression.

Role: Main Performer

Tours: Ireland, Scotland, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine

Handala Troupe Dabka

Trained and choreographed for Handala group in the village of Safa. This community-based project focused on preserving and developing Palestinian folk dance traditions at the grassroots level, working directly with youth in rural communities.

Role: Trainer & Choreographer

Location: Safa Village

Ard El-Ya's

A founding member of Ard El-Ya's, a movement initiative exploring land, memory, and social transformation. This cooperative project connects agriculture, performance, and community work, establishing Al Ya'es Farm in Safa and creating opportunities for cultural and agricultural engagement.

Role: Founding Member

Focus: Land, Movement & Social Transformation

Ka2nu Beit Restaurant

Co-owner and co-manager of Ka2nu Beit Restaurant in Ramallah. This entrepreneurial venture combines my passion for community building with business management, creating a space where culture and cuisine intersect.

Role: Co-Owner & Co-Manager

Year: 2019 - Present