Photo from a Campbreakerz activity
As part of his ongoing community training work, emergency trauma dance and expression therapist and co-founder of the Gaza Strip’s Campsbreakerz breakdancing crew Ahmed “Shark” Alghariz offers a workshop where participants are introduced to techniques for minding body orientation and mental stability in situations of acute stress and trauma.
This Sunday workshop is open to people of all ages, and adults interested in understanding how to be with children who have had or are living in traumatic experiences are especially encouraged to join. Students and community members active within the encampments or other organising work are also encouraged to join. There is a maximum of 20 participants with registration on a first-come basis. All participants will be asked to complete a short questionnaire on their interest at registration.
Day:
Sun, 12 Oct
Time:
13:30–15:00
Venue:
Jakoozi
Room:
Main space
Prior to his workshop, Ahmed will also be participating in a dialogue session with Camille Barton about movement and intergenerational memory on Saturday 11 October.
Biography:
Ahmed "Shark" Alghariz is the co-founder of Campbreakerz, and he is an Emergency Trauma counselor and educator-Dance therapist. He offers dance methods and techniques to support stability and Body-Space-Rhythm Orientation, which relieve stress and help children and adults who are traumatised build social bonds, focus on their life goals and on community. Campbreakerz formed the community dance team to represent the Palestinian people and draw attention to their ongoing struggle. CB Crew shares the unique beauty of dance and art with the people of Gaza through teaching and performances, in addition to speaking around the world.
