Adan Azzam

Adan Azzam (she/her), a Palestinian dancer born in Nazareth, graduated from Aida Dance School for ballet and contemporary dance before attending the Vertigo Dance Program in Jerusalem, where she earned her certificate in 2021. That same year, she joined Shaden Dance Company. From 2022 to 2024, she choreographed and taught contemporary dance and floorwork in various places. In 2023, she participated in the Nuova X Program in Turin, Italy, where she gained experience from renowned choreographers. She also attended the B12 Dance Festival in Berlin and participated in several workshops. Currently based in Jerusalem, Azzam works as a freelance artist, teaching contemporary dance and improvisation. She is a founding member of Studio Collective, a Palestinian-led initiative that organizes performances and events in Palestine. In addition to her dance career, Azzam choreographs movement for theater and is continuing her studies in theater and psychology to deepen her understanding of movement and artistic vision.