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Khadejah is a strong, powerful and dynamic dancer. She has been dancing since she was a child and brings many years of experience in every performance and workshop. Since 1990 she travels every year to Egypt and Tunisia to expand her knowledge and repertoire as well as perform on stage and make guest appearances on Tunisian television. Born in America, Khadejah has been living in Wiesbaden, Germany since 1987. She is the Artistic Director of the Ahlam Dance Theatre that she and her husband founded in 1989. Known for her authenticity, she is a Master Instructor/Choreographer and teaches and performs Internationally with her husband, Mustapha. Her repertoire includes Raks Sharki and folkloric dances from Arabic countries and Turkey. Among her many successes, she opened the show for Hakim at the Carthage Festival in 2001 and was the first American invited to teach at Raqia Hassan’s Ahlan Wah Sahlan Festival in 2002 and 2003. She performed in Israel with the renowned World Peace music group featuring Yair Dalal. A member of the Tunisian Mothers Association, she has participated in numerous fund raising charities to aid Tunisian mothers and children. She is also a long time member and teacher of the Bundesverband of Orientalische Tanz in Germany. She teaches private as well as group classes weekly and offers coaching for all levels.
Mustapha, a retired Diplome Civil Engineer, has acted and played in several theatres in Munich and Frankfurt/M as well as in Tunisia. Born in Jendouba, Tunisia, he has been dancing since he was a child and has been living in Germany since 1969. Throughout his travels to Arabic and Balkan countries, he collected a wealth of knowledge and new impressions about its people, their culture and dances. He has incorporated this experience in his workshops and performances. His heart belongs to all International Folk Dances. He also loves to write poetry and short stories and has successfully done so in four languages. Although some of his work has been published, his pen never gets tired and he is in the process of publishing more of his work. His dance background includes folk dances from Arabic and Balkan countries.
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