Dance and Connect – Queer Bridges

Dance & Connect is a space for LGBTQIA+ people with migration experiences to meet, move and co-create an experience together. In this 90-minute gathering, music, rhythm and dance guide us, helping us listen to one another and to the stories held in our bodies. Together we explore how movement weaves a sense of togetherness a small utopia where we lose the usual concept of time and space. Everyone is an essential element in this gathering, and each rhythm we bring matters. This workshop invites curiosity, expression and the joy of discovering what dance can open between us.

Yousef Iskandar is a Lebanese multidisciplinary artist who also leads workshops exploring movement, sensuality, and self-expression. Driven by his belief in creativity as a form of therapy, Yousef creates empowering spaces where individuals can connect, heal, and embrace their authentic selves through touch, movement, and creative exploration. With a background in performance and visual storytelling, Yousef seamlessly bridges art and personal transformation, fostering connection and freedom of expression in every space he creates.

Queer Bridges: Forging connections and providing resources for LGBTQIA+ people with migration experiences.

Queer people with migrant backgrounds in Berlin often face unique challenges in their daily lives that can limit their access to supportive communities and inclusive environments.

With the support of the Deutsche Fernsehlotterie Stiftung, we have developed the Queer Bridges program to overcome these barriers. We provide resources, networking and support in a welcoming environment for queer immigrants and refugees through our special program. Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging to the local LGBTQIA+ community, enabling smooth integration and an improved quality of life for queer folks with experiences of migration and/or displacement.

✅ Our Queer Bridges program will continue to evolve and we are always happy to hear about your needs. If you are interested, you can send us an e-mail to stay informed about further updates.

General Information
Participants: This workshop is for all who identify as LGBTQ+ and have experienced migration and/or displacement. If you don’t share these experiences but are interested in joining please reach out to us first to see if space is available. We ask that all participants respect the program’s core focus and contribute to fostering an open respectful space.
Registration: This event has limited spots available. Registration through our website is therefore required.
Language: English
Cost: The event is free of charge.