In this workshop, Egyptian choreographer Hazem Header will introduce a range of contemporary dance and physical theater improvisation frameworks. Participants will leave with a robust set of exercises, games, and scores to support the creation of their own choreography and performances.
The workshop explores multiple choreographic approaches and creative methods for contemporary dance and physical theater, while also focusing on “Egyptian-izing” creative impulses—drawing from cultural memory, rhythm, and embodied storytelling.
Participants should bring paper, pens, and comfortable clothing.
The workshop is arranged in collaboration with IPAF by Warehouse9 and Dansehallerne.
The classes are held at Dansehallerne, Franciska Clausens Plads 27 DK-1799 Copenhagen V.
Dansehallerne has an elevator with step-free access to all floors. Accessible and gender-neutral toilets and wardrobes are available on the ground floor.
We kindly ask you to arrive 15 minutes prior to class in time for check-in with the QR code on your ticket.
All members can participate in Dansehallerne’s training activities – a year-round program with approximately 5 days of training per week and now also workshops every other week. This is for all professional members regardless of background in dance training, and it is also possible to participate in a drop-in class.
International guests can participate in training for free for up to 1 month. If you have comments or good tips for the training program, you can always send an email to the curators; trainingcurator@dansehallerne.dk
Hazem Header is an Egyptian contemporary dancer and choreographer. Hazem decided to focus on contemporary dance in 2009 after earning a BA in physical education, studying personal training, biomechanics, kinesiology, and having worked as a personal trainer and volleyball coach. Hazem studied the governmental centre “Cairo Contemporary Dance Centre (CCDC)” at the Cairo Opera House.
Hazem started his own dance company, “NÜT Dance Company-NDC” in 2013, which is a Cairo-based and legally recognised entity that produces dance performances and cultural events.
Hazem launched the “Breaking Walls Festival” in 2017, which was the first international festival for site-specific performances in Cairo.
Hazem established the “Breaking Walls Dance Film Festival” in 2021 as Egypt’s and the region’s first dance film festival.
He was also chosen in 2021 to be a member of the IETM/International Network for Contemporary Performing Arts’ global connectors. In 2024, he was elected to the IETM Advisory Committee for a three-year term.
