SARA ZALTNI
Getting through gender dance stigma and societal challenges, Sarra Zaltni, at a very young age has passed challenging stereotypes to show up as a dancer in Mareth, a town located in Gabes governorate, Tunisia. Her dance journey started with a poster in her high school where she went for an audition at the cultural center in Mareth and got accepted to keep her passion revived through performing in different local and regional competitions and events in Mareth, Djerba, including Label’Zic in Medenine. Aged 19 years old and currently preparing for the baccalaureate exam, the young dancer balances her study and her dance passion, through her dance process, Sarra has been experimenting with different styles including Hip Hop, break dance, popping, and Afro to establish herself currently in a mixture between Hip Hop and break dance. Finding her serenity and calm in dancing, “ Dance is my half, I just put music in my ears, walk and I am free,” Sarra Says, Giving her a sense of belonging with no gender and sex discrimination, the hip-hop and break dancer works to break viewers’ and outsiders’ perspectives toward dancers. Inspired by the Moroccan break dancer Lil Zoo, Tunisian Break dancer Nour Ben Soltan (Bgirl
Misahat Noon – Artistic Bootcamp
Experience the power of art and activism with MISAHAT NOON, the unforgettable artistic boot camp that brought together young dancers from different regions of Tunisia to the Magrebian Youth Complex in Tataouine from January 4th to 11th, 2023. This activity aimed to empower young people to use their talents to make a difference in the world. Led by American choreographer and contemporary dancer Heather Harrington, participants participated in workshops and rehearsals aimed at exploring different aspects of violence against women and raising awareness about women's rights, drawing inspiration from the revolutionary movement of Martha Graham. Throughout the week, the participants not only honed their dance skills, but also had the opportunity to expand their knowledge in other performing art fields. They were introduced to music producing with sound engineers Aymen Goubaa & Arij Jaouachi and learned about human rights history with rights activist Badr Baabou. The bootcamp brought together young people from all regions of Tunisia, providing them with a platform to not only showcase their talents, but also to come together and learn from one another. The diverse group of participants brought their unique perspectives and experiences to the table, making for a truly enriching and meaningful experience.
CALL FOR INTERNS
Dancers Citizen South is expanding its Team and looking for creative & talented Interns in: Community ManagementGraphic DesignPhotography & VideographyProject Assistance COMMUNITY MANAGER INTERN We are looking for a passionate and well-driven community manager to join our communications team !!! Community Manager Responsibilities: Create and curate engaging content for social media platforms and websiteAssist with community management, responding to messages and feedbackAnalyze and measure the success of our online presenceWrite and post daily updates, promotions, and other content on social media platformsDevelop and maintain a content calendarCollaborate with other departments to ensure our organization’s consistencyStay up-to-date with industry trendsEnhance and maintain our online presenceHelp with creating, editing, and scheduling social media campaigns. Community Manager Requirements: Experience with social media managementGood content writing skills in Arabic, French and EnglishExperience with social media managementknowledge of online marketing and marketing channelsStrong attention to detail and ability to multitaskStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentUnderstanding of the target audience and the ability to create content that appeals to themStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.Knowledge of the techniques of monitoring and researchAbility to analyze and interpret website traffic and social media metrics HOW TO APPLY: To apply, you need only to send
APPEL À CANDIDATURE POUR LE RECRUTEMENT D’UN(E) ANTHROPOLOGUE 
Dans le cadre de son programme “Misahat” l’organisation Danseurs Citoyens Sud compte recruter un.e expert.e en anthropologie pour son projet “Misahat نون “pour l’élaboration d’une étude visant à identifier les normes sociales discriminatoires à l'égard des femmes dans le sud Tunisien dans le domaine de l’art de performance. Le dossier de candidature doit comporter: Un CV académique actualisé.Une lettre de motivation.Exemples de travaux de recherche réalisés, d’études, et/ou d’articles rédigés. Date limite d’envoi des candidatures: 01 Janvier 2023 à 23h59 Veuillez transmettre votre demande à l’adresse suivante : contact@o-dcs.org avec pour objet « Candidature – Etude Anthropologique - Votre nom et prénom). Critères d'éligibilité: Pour candidater, il est nécessaire d’être titulaire d’un master de recherche ou doctorat, de posséder une expérience de 3 ans minimum dans la réalisation de travaux de terrain. Méthode d’envoi de candidature: Les pièces devront parvenir au format PDF dans un seul fichier (Nom_Prénom.pdf). Si le dossier est trop volumineux, l’usage d’un service de type WeTransfer est autorisé. TDR-AnthropologueDownload
Empowering Women: Virtual Reality in Challenging Societal Norms
The role of women in society has been a topic of much discussion and debate in recent years. Despite progress in some areas, women still face many barriers to achieving equal representation and opportunities in various fields. Virtual reality (VR) technology has the potential to be a powerful tool in challenging these societal norms and empowering women. Our organization during the project of Misahat Noon funded by US Embassy in Tunisia, worked on exploring this potential in an innovative and immersive way. We selected one female dancer from the dance school and filmed her performing various dance styles, including modern, contemporary, hip hop, and belly dance. The footage was converted into a VR experience by a virtual reality expert and sound effects were added by a sound engineer. 40 diverse candidates were then selected to live the VR experience, while their physical and psychological reactions were measured using various tools. their physical reactions were measured using a machine that played the same role as a polysomnography machine, recording breathing rate, airflow, oxygen levels, and heart rate. Meanwhile, facial recognition software was used to observe participants' moods, impulses, and emotions. The data collected from these observations was analyzed to generate reports on the
Democratic Academy 2022
Under the program "MISAHAT muchtaraka" (Commun Grounds) a project that seeks to seeks to create a safe common ground between the components of civil society and the citizens of southern Tunisia to understand the next stage (culturally, socially, politically and economically). DCS organized a Democratic Academy to discuss the current situation of Tunisia with 15 other CSO partners from 5 regions ( Sfax, Gabes, Mednine,Djerba & Tataouine).45 Youth assisted to the academy in a safe space to learn, share and participate in visualizing the next stage. It was an essential step to: - Diagnose the country's social, cultural, economic, and political situation. - Explain the notion of Democracy: the representative, direct and participatory democracy and its connection to local authority. - Demonstrate the Referendum axis and its mechanisms. - Discuss
Peace Club
“Peace Club” is an initiative that was implemented between November 2020 and October 2021 by Dancers Citizens South in partnership with “Search for Common Ground” and “The Youth National Observatory”. With a strong focus on art and citizenship, the club offered a fertile ground for members to explore the transformative potential of creative expression along with the sense of citizenship. The groups’ fundamental activities took place in Mareth Youth Centre, where young people from this marginalized region gained access to a workshop aimed at exploring and developing effective strategies from networking to improving communication skills and utilizing self-marketing mechanisms to promote personal and professional growth. The program included sharing the success story of DJ BlackJack who was born and raised in Gabes. Growing up in a challenging environment with limited opportunities, BlackJack pursued his passion for music which ultimately led him to reach international recognition. Additionally, a series of training sessions were organized with the objective of empowering young individuals, encouraging their active civic participation, and engaging them in public life. Citizenship-focused programs contributed to educating members about their rights, responsibilities, and the importance of active participation in shaping society and promoting social justice. These workshops served to create young peace ambassadors who
ART CAMP “TATAOUINE”
The association "South Citizen Dancers" organized a technical camp in the state of Tatawin from 11 to 23 April 2022 in partnership with IPA Switxboard within the program "Technical Camps and Joint Technical Production".This program aims to enhance young people's abilities in performing arts, including theatre, music and dance. It also provides accompaniment for the production of artworks to be displayed in public arena. #DCS #IPA
“Haddash”
Back in pictures of the artwork "Hadash", which was shown to the community in the Duwarat-Tatawin area.work was carried out within the framework of the technical camp in the State of Tatawin organized by the Association of Southern Citizens Dancers, from 11 to 23 April 2022 in partnership with IPA Switxboard within the programme "Technical Camps and Joint Technical Production".programme aims to enhance young people's abilities in performing arts, including art, theatre, music and dance, and also provides accompaniment for the production of works of art to be displayed in public arenas DCS #IPA
DCS Urban Nursery
Creation of an urban incubator for cultural entrepreneurship to pave the way for young people and women to invest their capacities in the artistic and cultural fields in order to create a dynamic energy on a regional scale using modern technologies. Main activities: The establishment of the cultural center « Urban Incubator ». 5 artistic residencies accompany young people on cultural entrepreneurship. Creation of an academic platform in the form of an online art gallery that supports all creative projects and products using modern technologies. #DCS #PNUD