AHMAD JOUDEH
Dancer / Choreographer / Public speaker
Ahmad was born and raised in Syria as a stateless refugee.
In 2016, he moved to Amsterdam with the help of the Dutch National Ballet. Since 2017, he has been internationally active as an artist. In 2021, he obtained Dutch nationality.
Working with Ahmad
Dance Performances
Ahmad Joudeh dance is a mix between Arabic Dance and classical Ballet, a dance style he developed creating a bridge between Arabic and western art and culture,
Choreography Services
Ahmad has an experience in choreography and dance more than 18 years he worked with the most important dance companies in the Arab world and has choreographed for many dancers in Europe and the USA
Speaking Engagements
Ahmad story has been a great source of inspiration for his audience all over the world, his speeches made a huge impact on big platforms such as the United Nations, The world economic forum, UNHCR and Tedx Talk.
Dance or Die: From Stateless Refugee to International Ballet Star
Dance or Die is an autobiographical coming-of-age account of Ahmad Joudeh, a young refugee who grows up in Damascus with dreams of becoming a dancer. When he is recruited by one of Syria’s top dance companies, neither bombs nor family opposition can keep him from taking classes, practicing hard, and becoming a Middle Eastern celebrity on a Lebanese reality show. Despite death threats if Ahmad continues to dance, his father kicking him out of the house, and the war around him intensifying, he persists and even gets a tattoo on his neck right where the executioner's blade would fall that says, "Dance or Die."
Available in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook
Performances
Contact
To get in touch with Ahmad and his management, please email contact@ahmadjoudeh.com or send a message below.
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