Contemporary Dance Workshop with Sima

As part of Alserkal Avenue's summer programme, Sima Performing Arts will host an interactive dance workshop led by artistic director and choreographer Alaa Krimed on 28th July .

Located in the heart of Alserkal Avenue, Sima Performing Arts is an exciting, innovative studio and performance venue offering a thriving hub of activity for professionals, communities and audiences. Originally founded in 2003 in Damascus by Krimed, the Sima Dance Company has since grown to become an innovative pioneer in contemporary dance, ambitiously producing large-scale theatre performances with a global standard of excellence. With a calendar of performances from local and international artists, talks, screenings, exclusive bespoke events and community outreach programmes, Sima is providing Dubai with access to high-quality experiences, building a strong and sustainable future for dance and the performing arts in the UAE.

The free interactive dance worksop on July 28 addresses questions such as: How do dancers learn? Is what you learn an exact copy of what you’ve been taught? How does previous experience or knowledge influence what you learn? Exploring the relationship between memory and movement, these questions can help explain how dancers learn choreography and understand where difficulties in learning and memory can arise.

The workshop is open to ages 16 and up, and is limited to 20 participants. To register, email [email protected] with the subject line ‘Contemporary Dance Workshop'.