Projects

Street Dabka
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El-Funoun Palestinian Dance Troupe


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