Shoruq dancing troupe tells the story of Palestinian tragedy and hopes for a better future
Shoruq dancing troupe was established in 2012 with the
efforts of volunteers, trainers and the kids troupe. The troupe is of two
generations; the first generation which consists of twenty dancers from both
sexes and the second generation consists of twenty five dancers from both sexes.
In fact, the major goal of establishing this troupe is to revive
the folkloric Palestinian heritage and to support the Palestinian refugee issue
in Palestine and Diaspora. Indeed, most of their dances express the stages that
refugees went through in camps especially during the periods of the first Palestinian
Intifada. Each dance has its own story that represents the refugees’ suffering between
the camp’s alleys and the sounds of shooting. Moreover, what distinguishes Shuruq dancing
troupe is the music that accompanies dances is produced by Shoruq’s media center.
The music is unique and words reflect
the story which is needed to reach to audience.
The troupe performs different dances nationally and
internationally for the purpose of advocating for refugee rights. For instance, they performed locally in Dar
Al-Nadwa, the Russian center and Right to Return Festival activities. They also
participated in International activities in Expo exhibition in Antalya. The
troupe will participate in a tour in USA next year.
Click Here to watch a report about Shoruq dancing troupe.
