Shoruq Dance Troupe
Significance
Shoruq Dance
Troupe falls under the umbrella of the Art Program.
The Art Program of Shoruq Organization provides
the Palestinian youth and children with the opportunity to express themselves
and the main issues they are subjected to by utilizing art as a primary mode of
expression. It also assigns them with the fundamental responsibility of
preserving the Palestinian culture and portraying it in a modern and innovative
manner that aligns with this age of time. Further to this, the Art Program
supplements the Palestinian youth with the necessary tools to exploit their
inner energy and skills in order to highlight the case of Palestinian refugees
through an effective approach that primarily relies on artistic advocacy for
the Palestinian cause specifically and all world refugees in general on a local
and global scale.
About
Shoruq Dance Troupe
Shoruq Dance
Troup is an artistic folklore troupe that presents national Palestinian art
through dancing, essentially abiding by the language of modern creativity in
its artistic work. It plays a vital role in reviving and preserving this form
of art from the disarray and suppression of the Israeli Occupation.
Essentially, the artistic work that Shoruq Dance Troupe produces derives from
the cultural and humanitarian repertoire of the folkloric Palestinian heritage and people.
Shoruq Dance
Troupe was established in 2012 with the input and efforts of a group of
volunteer professional artists. The troupe currently consists of 50 dancers
from both sexes ranging from the age of 12 to 24 and is divided into two
categories, on the basis of generation (the first and second troupe). Since its
formation, the Shoruq Dance Troupe has produced dozens of traditional dancing
acts that simulate the Palestinian story and the various calamities
the Palestinian people have suffered from throughout history. It has also
performed at several local festivals in Palestine, in addition to performing
internationally and representing Palestine in a number of international
festivals and events that were held in different countries.
Shoruq Dance Troupe is considered an intrinsic part of the Advocacy Program, mainly utilizing art as a primary tool to defend the fundamental rights of the Palestinian people and raise awareness about the Palestinian cause in general and refugees in particular at the local and international levels. It also contributes to creating tangible change and impact on the individual and society alike through an aesthetic artistic contribution, as well as preserving the Palestinian cultural and artistic heritage and passing it on to future generations