Spontaneous Sensibility Interviews
“Spontaneous Sensibility” is an art bootcamp hosted by Danseurs Citoyens Sud organization from December 24 to December 27, 2023. During the bootcamp, participants explored and applied the concept of mobile topology in the region of Gabes through various artistic mediums, including geometric forms, video art, manual skills, and circus arts. In the same context, Danseurs Citoyens Sud conducted a series of interviews with the circus team. This opportunity provided a platform for both the bootcamp trainer and participants to exchange insights and share their feedback regarding the experience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6U49ndjv-UE
H² Interviews: Trainer: Amjed Mestarehi
H² is an art bootcamp themed around “Music as a healing tool”. It was held from December 2nd to December 6th, 2023 at “No Name - Artistic Studio Lab” in Gabes, Tunisia. Upon the completion of the sessions, Danseurs Citoyens Sud conducted a set of Interviews involving experts and participants. This opportunity allowed them to share their feedback regarding the overall artistic experience and express their perspectives on music as a powerful tool to enhance mutual understanding and foster unity. As part of H² Art Bootcamp, Amjed, an expert within the program, took the opportunity to share his personal journey as an experienced artist and trainer. Through his valuable contributions, he conveyed his perception regarding the role of art as an essential and crucial element in all societies. https://youtu.be/bq-aKmJvWq8?si=aayMedZUVU-x31xL
H² Interviews: Trainer : Lucas Dols
H² is an art bootcamp themed around “Music as a healing tool”. It was held from December 2nd to December 6th, 2023 at “No Name - Artistic Studio Lab” in Gabes, Tunisia. Upon the completion of the sessions, Danseurs Citoyens Sud conducted a set of Interviews involving experts and participants. This opportunity allowed them to share their feedback regarding the overall artistic experience and express their perspectives on music as a powerful tool to enhance mutual understanding and foster unity. Lucas Dols is the visionary behind "Sounds of Change" foundation. During the Art Bootcamp H², he sought to share a substantial part of his artistic expertise and knowledge with the participants. Additionally, he played a crucial role in creating strong connections among them, believing in the power of music to enhance mutual understanding and bring about positive change in the face of diverse human struggles. https://youtu.be/G_kzOiEnIcE?si=X845Z0QihOOv2dVr
H² Interviews : Participants
H² is an art bootcamp themed around “Music as a healing tool”. It was held from December 2nd to December 6th, 2023 at “No Name - Artistic Studio Lab” in Gabes, Tunisia. Upon the completion of the sessions, Danseurs Citoyens Sud conducted a set of Interviews involving experts and participants. This opportunity allowed them to share their feedback regarding the overall artistic experience and express their perspectives on music as a powerful tool to enhance mutual understanding and foster unity. We invited nine of our participants to share insight about their journey before and after the art bootcamp experience in order to assess the impact of the program on their overall artistic and personal development. https://youtu.be/1_XK0qS2Bsw?si=uOvz4EDHxl-lYRky
Art Bootcamp “Current” Interviews: Participants
In an effort to enrich the cultural and artistic landscape in marginalized regions in the South of Tunisia, Danseurs Citoyens Sud worked on empowering Tunisian emerging young artists through cross-cultural collaborations. In October 2023, DCS organized, in collaboration with Company E, an art Bootcamp entitled “Current” and themed around the relationship between humans and water across various cultures. This significant topic has been tackled through different forms of performing arts at No Name artistic studio lab in Gabes,Tunisia. In this interview, our participants share feedback on the overall endeavor as well as their personal opinions regarding the bootcamp’s topic. They equally share insight into their experience with the three American artists who mentored them throughout the whole period of training. One major goal of artistic bootcamps is to raise awareness towards different social and cultural matters, create a sense of social responsibility and foster dialogue as a means of addressing issues. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEmmMuvuEkk
Art Bootcamp “Current” Interviews: Robert J.Priore (Trainer)
Robert J. Priore is a multifaceted artist in the world of dance, serving as a professional dancer, choreographer, and artistic director. In 2016, he founded PrioreDance and takes pride in being a founding member of Company E in Washington. As an outstanding artist, he received grants for original works from the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities. He created a nationally televised piece for the Mark Twain Prize Award Ceremony in 2018 and won the Pola Nirenska Memorial Award in 2019. In this interview, Robert shares his perspectives regarding the art bootcamp’s theme: The relationship between humans and water across cultures and explains the importance of international collaborations to foster connections and find commonalities between different nations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xW5yQWm-78
Art Bootcamp “Current” Interviews: Amikaeyla Gaston (Trainer)
Amikaeyla Gaston is a gifted vocalist and a creative performer with a rich musical background. As the founder and executive director of the International Cultural Arts & Healing Sciences Institute, she has dedicated herself to the world of arts and healing. Furthermore, she serves as a cultural ambassador representing the United States State Department. Her journey in the world of music and performance began at the tender age of four when she embarked on classical piano training. It didn't take long for her to captivate audiences with her immense talent, performing alongside the National Symphony and gracing the stages of theatrical and musical productions. In this interview, she gives insight into her experience as a music trainer in “Current” art bootcamp and shares valuable information about its theme. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xn7JRag_AY
Art Bootcamp “Current” Interviews: Tara Compton Parsan (Trainer)
In the context of “CURRENT”, an artistic bootcamp aimed at embodying the relationship between humans and water across cultures through dance and music, Tara shares her experience as a professional dancer who had the opportunity to visit Gabes, mentor our participants and communicate with them through the universal language of dance. Tara Compton Parsan is renowned for her roles as a professional dancer, educator, and choreographer. Her remarkable career includes serving as a Cultural Ambassador in Arts and Cultural Diplomacy for the US Department of State across more than 20 countries worldwide in collaboration with Company E. Tara's experience as a cultural diplomat empowers her to design and implement cultural and public diplomacy programs in the performing arts, visual arts, and capacity building, even in remote regions. Furthermore, Tara's role as an educator in the professional dance realm led her to explore the educational benefits of movement, including curriculum development in the Washington, DC Public Schools. Thus, she seeks to empower youth to reach their full potential on a global scale. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4I8d5Xhyic
MISAHAT PODCAST – The role of art and citizenship in raising environmental issues
As part of our latest Art Bootcamp that delves deep into the vital theme of “Climate Justice”, Zeineb Kaabi takes part in this episode of “Misahat Podcast” to share her experience as an artist and a participant. Zeineb is a remarkable visual artist and a committed activist whose passion knows no bounds. In addition to her academic background in social and cultural anthropology, her journey has been a symphony of creativity and advocacy, with a particular focus on the world of light art within “Interference”. Intriguingly, Zeineb recently embarked on an impactful journey by participating in the Art Bootcamp, an immersive endeavor that was organized by “Danseurs Citoyens Sud” and took place from September 11th to 17th, 2023 at No Name - Artistic Studio Lab. In this episode, our guest generously offers her insights into the pressing matter of climate justice. She also shares her perspective on the state of public awareness concerning the environmental challenges confronting Tunisia. As a committed artist, her perspective is not only thought-provoking but also deeply inspiring, offering a vibrant lens through which we can view the environmental challenges affecting marginalized regions in Tunisia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4kwis4qfLA Danseurs Citoyens Sud · دور الفن و المواطنة في طرح القضايا البيئية
MISAHAT PODCAST – Photography as a creative and fact-revealing work
Raja is a visionary artist who is currently working towards a doctoral degree in the field of "aesthetics of art and its practice." Her participation in the photography workshop was an integral part of the broader art bootcamp organized by Danseurs Citoyens Sud, which had a central theme of climate justice. During the podcast, Raja went into detail about her hands-on experience with the photography team in Chat Salem, an area where they used their cameras to capture the significant negative effects of pollution on the local environment. Raja's involvement in documenting the environmental impact of pollution through photography not only highlights the power of visual arts in conveying critical messages but also underscores the importance of addressing climate justice to ensure a more equitable and sustainable future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH3P3wQ8I2I Danseurs Citoyens Sud · التصوير الفوتوغرافي كعمل إبداعي و كاشف للحقائق