Projects
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
El-Funoun Palestinian Dance Troupe
El-Funoun Palestinian Popular Dance Troupe is a dance group inspired by Arab-Palestinian popular dance in particular, and world dance in general, developing artistic productions that express the feelings and ideas of its in-house creative artists and contribute to liberating the individual and society at large.
El-Funoun is widely recognized as the cultural institution that has played the most significant role in reviving and reinvigorating Palestinian dance "Dabke" and folklore music in Palestine and the Diaspora. Its songs and dances are a cornerstone of every household, school, and social occasion. The Troupe has 268 member-volunteers from various social backgrounds who consider El-Funoun as their second home and community where various generations meet.
In addition to several artistic productions performed over many decades, one of the most important contributions of El-Funoun to Palestinian cultural life has been reviving and disseminating Palestinian folk dance and songs in schools and community centers all over Palestine and abroad. Volunteer members have dedicated time and effort to train new Palestinian generations to transmit the message onwards.
Role: Choreographer, Trainer & Main Dancer
Year: 2006 - Present
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
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.
BadkeRemix brings together traditional Palestinian dabke with contemporary dance forms, creating a dynamic fusion that celebrates cultural heritage while pushing artistic boundaries. Through energetic ensemble work and powerful solo moments, the performance weaves stories of identity, community, and resilience. This innovative production has captivated audiences internationally, demonstrating the universal language of movement and the enduring spirit of Palestinian culture.
Role: Dancer
Dabka: From Way of Life to Body Language
A personal exploration of how traditional Palestinian dabke transcends its folkloric roots to become a profound form of cultural expression and identity. This project examines the transformation of communal dance practices into a contemporary body language that speaks to both heritage and innovation.
Role: Creator & Performer