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Journey To Jerusalem 55 minutes Choreographer: Amir Sabra , Assistant Choreographer: Hamza Damra , Light Designer: Muaz Al-Jubeh , Music by: Composed by Danheim , Edited by Rafiq Hamawi , Danc- ers: Maria Dally, Hamza Damra, Nowwar Salem, Ahmed Kollab, Hoba Hmidan, Abdallah Damra, Rima Baransi, Yousef Sbieh About the Company About the performance Stereo 48 is a Palestinian youth Company working in the field of performing art and particularly contemporary and theatre dance. It was founded in 2014 by a group of break-dancers from Nablus. Their mission is to enhance the performing art scene in Palestine. Members of the Company aspire to achieve their mission through several programs, varying from producing theatre dance perfor- mances, holding giving hip-hop workshops and classes in the refugee camps. The group believes in the great impact that such culture shows have on marginalized communities, by providing a space for expression. Moreover the Dance Competitions Program which focuses on expanding and spreading the culture of dance and hip-hop organizes dance competitions for professionals to en- gage in friendly contests. A Journey to Jerusalem is a dance performance inspired by the popular game Musical Chairs. The game (Musical Chairs) is of course a metaphor for conflict over space and the right to possess and stay in it. The show does not only represent the struggle to remain and ultimately win, it presents to the audience a repetitive shift in power, a cycle of uncertainty and conflict, in which only one person can triumph. This dance piece uses these metaphors to present and explore the Palestinian experience of conflict over space and the right to remain. The dancers aim to communicate the impact of the Palestinian conflict on the person through their movements. They also touch on the impact of conflict on how peo- ple move by looking at the similarities and differences in Pales- tinian folk dance in different areas experiencing varying forms of warfare and struggle. Ramallah Cultural Palace 7:30 pm Citerne.live www.sareyyet.ps RCDFpalestine Thursday 08 July On Stage Performances Live Streaming performances Stereo 48 Dance Company – Nablus/Palestine Produced by: Supported by: In cooperation with :