The 5th edition of North Africa's most significant dance festival, Journées Choréographiques de Carthage (Carthage Dance Days), mesmerized audiences in the capital Tunis. A cross-cultural performanceThe Municipal Theatre in Tunis also hosted a performance of Sidewalk Stories, a cross-cultural performance between Company E, an American dance company, and a team of 25 Tunisian dancers. Rehearsing over only six days, the dancers produced a piece inspired by the realities of both the United States and Tunisia. For Ja Myra LaSalle, one of the American dancers and choreographers, ensuring that an equal amount of time was spent on each piece was key. The Tunisian dancers were selected by American choreographers to join the production.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 20, 2023 15:51 UTC