Releasing tensions from my body made my mind freer
In 2006, I moved to Marseille and collaborated with Karine Ghalmi (2011-2016) a dancer and choreographer specialising in contemporary oriental dance. During that period, I deepened my practice through courses in contemporary dance, movement anatomy and dance movement analysis with Véronique Larcher. I was also deeply moved by Elsa Wolliaston's approach and attended her workshops.
Dance as a path of Self-Discovery
French of Algerian origin, I grew up immersed in classical Arabic music alongside Algerian music and dance. I started taking dance classes, the same year I began studying Psychology, in Lille. I embraced dance as a path of self-discovery. Over the years, I focused on Egyptian dance - and learned with Nada El Masriya, Dr Gamal Seif, Doaa Salam, Aziza, Tito Seif, Randa Kamal, etc.
My body is my home
Since 2016, I have been living in 6 different countries. First in Canada, where I taught at the Egyptian Dance Academy directed by Nada El Masriya. Then, I worked for humanitarian organisations in Jordan, Iraq, Palestine and Romania. At some point, I asked myself : "what makes me feel at home?". The answer was not a place. Home is what I have chosen to carry within me, through my body, throughout my journey, with my senses : dance and movement keep me aligned with who I am.
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