International Dance Exchange Unites Northern Ireland, Egypt, and Palestine

Choreographers and performers from Belfast, the Egyptian capital Cairo, and Ramallah in Palestine have come together for an international dance exchange. The Our Voice Together Now initiative has seen the co-creation of three new works to be presented between 2025 and 2026. The project, funded by an International Collaboration Grant from the British Council, sees Palestinian choreographer Salma Ataya develop and debut her new show Everynothing with three local dancers. Richard Wakely, Belfast International Arts Festival, emphasized the significance of this collaboration, stating that it is about encouraging dialogue and shared experiences that connect us all. Sean O’Neill from Co Tyrone, Sarah Flavelle from Co Antrim, and Martha Tribe from Dublin will perform one of the pieces at the Crescent Arts Centre in Belfast on October 31st and November 1st.