Assirk Assaghir recently completed its newest project, called: “Dancing Colors” - the creation and production of a circus performance that takes traditional circus arts and combines them with new-age lighting effects of black light and glow techniques. In this story of one man's dreams, creatures appear and disappear as they play with lights, music and rhythm. Dreams seem like reality and the surreal comes to life in this unique blend of light, color and movement. The project was performed in multiple locations around the West Bank by Palestinian youth for diverse audiences.

This project was a learning experience with a successful outcome. The show was performed 7 times in 4 locations for more than 2,000 people from diverse backgrounds and ages. The performing team, youth ranging in age from 14 to 30 years old, used their previous experience in circus techniques, but were also trained in performing arts, stage presence and set management. This project expanded their knowledge of and experience with theater performance in all its aspects and gave them the chance, most for the first time, to participate in a theater performance. The presentation of “Dancing Colors” for such a large, diverse group of people around the West Bank promoted Assirk Assaghir’s current programs and inspired possibilities for cooperation between other artists, civil society organizations and community leaders.

This project was funded by the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture, and implemented in cooperation with the French Culture Center, An-Najah National University, the Freedom Theater, Al-Harra Theater and Der Latin.