Festivals & events
Neteru Dance Night
International Dance Day Celebration 2026. Dubai, UAE.
A multidisciplinary dance event created to celebrate International Dance Day through performances, workshops, film screenings and cultural exchange. Founded by Per Ankh Cultural Organisation, it brings artists and audiences from diverse cultural backgrounds together to explore dance as a language of dialogue, creativity, resilience and human connection.
Key achievement
Officially recognised by the International Dance Council (CID) at UNESCO: the first World Dance Day celebration in the UAE to be featured on the official International Dance Day platform.
Workshops
Kathak Dance Workshop led by Swarashri Shridhar (India/UAE). Folk in Motion Workshop led by Rania Aizouky (Syria/UAE).
Performances
Compression, a contemporary performance featuring professional artists based in the UAE, and Sanchari, a Kathak performance exploring storytelling, resilience and innovation.
Film screenings
La Vie En Noir by Fatma Mohamed (ATAOTA). Aweel by Faiz Mustafa & Mohamad Fawzy. Why We Fight by Alain Platel & Mirjam Devriendt.
Community engagement
Artist–audience dialogue sessions and informal networking connecting dancers, choreographers, cultural practitioners and audiences.
On the festival circuit, 2026
Working with Per Ankh
Co-produce, host or support what comes next.
We welcome conversations with festivals, venues, foundations and fellow artists.