Mey Seifan

Mey Seifan is a member of the board of the Landesverband der Freien Darstellenden Künste (LAFT). She is also actively involved in the "Access and Transformation" working group of the Bundesverband Freie Darstellende Künste (BFDK) and in the United Network's national cultural policy network. These roles enable her to actively influence cultural policy issues and improve conditions for the independent performing arts community.

Mey began her training at the ballet school in Damascus and continued it at the HfMDK in Frankfurt before completing a degree in theater studies at the LMU in Munich. She is the first professionally trained dancer in Syria and is considered a pioneer of the Arab performing arts scene, whose innovative works and projects have contributed significantly to the development and recognition of this art form in the region.

In her work, she always deals with social and political issues and explores their influence on both individuals and society. Since the Arab Spring, she has dedicated herself to themes such as collective trauma, dreaming under totalitarian governments and PTSD, resulting in projects such as "Destruction for Beginners", "Siesta" and "Reality Check". Her most recent works, including the VR project "How am I here?!" and the event "Double Learning: Humans, Machines and Inclusivity in the AI Sphere", extend these discourses into the digital space.

Mey Seifan is committed to feminist values and strives to build bridges and strengthen networks through her work.