The piece honors the initiative, “Say her Name” keeping the memory of Refka Cherni, and all women who have been silenced by violence—- we will continue to say their names.
Title – HER NAME IS SARRAChoreographed by Heather Harrington
in collaboration with the dancers; Sara Zaltni, Salah Magtouf, Sami Hamami, Yassine Belgacem, Eslam Hammadi, Nadia Tlich, Ali Belwafi, Dali Rtimi, and Jacem Said
Artistic Director – Ahmed Guerfel
Music – Aymen GoubaaCostumes
Mohamed Amine Hamouda
Made possible by Dancers Citizens South with the support of the US Embassy.Harrington wants to thank both Dancers Citizens South for making this piece possible through their tireless work and devotion to the idea that art and creativity matters in making society free and just, and to the dancers who gave themselves, their spirit and body wholeheartedly to this piece. The piece lives because these creative young people bring it to life.
All of this creation happened in 5 days, crossing language barriers, age, culture, dance styles; ending in “Her Name is Sara.”
The performance took place in April 27th 2023 at 7PM in 4ème ART.
