Couscous Community

North African Dance and culture

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Founder..

Farah Amri is a Toronto-based designer, dancer, and choreographer rooted in Tunisian heritage. Joining the National Ballet of Tunisian Popular Arts in 2018 (an institution established in 1961), she spent seven years as a formal interpreter performing in Tunisia’s grandest theaters. Farah co-founded Movma Dance School in 2020, worked as a scenographer for Tunisian choreographers, and created original stage works including Rouh (2023) and In My Head (2024). Driven by group energy sharing, she leads classes celebrating North African movement traditions—including Tunisian, Moroccan, and Algerian styles.

What Couscous Community Offers

Dance Workshops

Grounded, Energetic, & Expressive

Dynamic movement sessions rooted in North African folk styles (Raqs Sha'abi, Amazigh collective dances, and Andalusian grace). Focus on technique, sharp rhythm isolations, posture, core articulation, and expressive storytelling through dance.

Cultural Gatherings

Community, Music, & Connection

A welcoming space for the diaspora and world dance enthusiasts to connect through rhythm and shared heritage. Experience live music traditions (bendir, darbouka, stambeli), social dancing, and open cultural conversations.

Products & Goods

Bring the Experience Home

Curated items celebrating North African culture and movement—ranging from handcrafted accessories and traditional instruments to apparel and lifestyle goods that honor the spirit of the community.