Art & Culture

Näss (People) by Fouad Boussouf

Friday, October 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Fouad Boussouf brings a seven-dancer work shaped by Moroccan rhythms and contemporary hip hop to Abu Dhabi.

Näss (People) draws on the musical legacy of Nass el Ghiwane and the relationship between collective movement, identity and cultural inheritance. Boussouf’s choreography places seven performers in an evolving group dialogue, bringing North African influences into contact with urban dance.

The public evening performance at The Red Theater is followed by a Q&A. It offers a focused introduction to the choreographer’s work for viewers interested in contemporary dance and the ways regional traditions can inform it.

Schedule: 19:30; end time unverified (UAE time).

Admission: Public, ticketed evening performance; Advertised starting price; final fees and selected-seat availability not checked. Advertised from AED 52.5.

Official event information: https://publicprograms.nyuad.nyu.edu/en/events.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the public performance?

Friday 30 October 2026 at 7.30pm in The Red Theater at NYU Abu Dhabi. Doors open at 7pm.

How long is the event?

The ticketing page lists a 57-minute performance followed by a 30-minute Q&A, totalling one hour and 27 minutes.

What are the ticket and age requirements?

Advertised tickets start at AED 52.50 and the age limit is 10+. A valid event ticket is required for campus entry.