Dance or Die
September 13, 2021Dance or die - these three words became Ahmad Joudeh's statement of defiance against the so-called Islamic State (IS). He has them tattooed across his neck. But his father, too, detested Ahmad's passion for dance: some in Syria consider dancing unmanly. In 2016, Ahmad left Syria for the Netherlands. There, he earned a spot with the Dutch National Ballet.
Ahmad quickly became a star, and has performed numerous times on TV, including with the musician Sting. Eventually, even his father attended his performances. The reconciliation proved to be a huge relief for Ahmad.
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