Episode 4 - Fadi El Halabi, psychotherapist, advocate for inclusion& human rights & dancer

Описание: In this episode we welcome Fadi El Halabi, a psychotherapist and couple counsellor, advocate for inclusion and human rights and a dancer, who showcases his remarkable journey and underscores the transformative power of dance, breaking barriers and fostering inclusivity in the dance community.
He shares his journey as a salsa and tango dancer, breaking barriers by being the first dancer in Lebanon and the Arab world to present Wheelchair Dance Show. The interview covers Fadi's passion for dance, the challenges he faced, and the positive impact of dance on mental and physical health.
He talked about his project Wheels on Fire, a journey that took him to Cyprus, Türkiye, and Miami, where he was nominated for the World Dance Latin Cup.
He emphasizes the creative use of the wheelchair, turning it into a tool for freedom and experimentation. He expresses how dancing has increased his self-love, made him love his wheelchair and helped him to have a better relationship with his body and to explore it with all its components, its language, its privacy, its limitations, and all its energy.
He also emphasizes the universal language of dance that transcends limitations and brings people together.
Fadi highlights individual initiatives in Lebanon and calls for increased support for inclusive dance and encourages the inclusion of people with disabilities in Lebanese dance academies.