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Buraanbur Sahlan

Where Poetry Inspires Movement and Movement Tells a Story

HELLO BURAANBURISTA! 

Experience the beauty of Buraanbur, a Somali art of storytelling through movement celebrating joy, freedom, and femininity. Whether you’re a bride-to-be, surprising a best friend, or simply curious, no experience needed, just show up. I’ve heard it all: “I have two left feet,” “I can’t dance,”  worry not,

With me by your side, you’ll leave goob ready.​

 

See you soon.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

WHAT IS BURAANBUR?

Buraanbur is a traditional Somali art form created by women - a fusion of spoken poetry and expressive

movement. It is where rhythm meets language, and language meets the body. More than performance, it is an art form that has allowed Somali women, for generations to share stories of joy, sorrow, resistance, love and celebration. 

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MONTHLY CLASSES​

Buraanbur Sahlan has helped our young women see themselves  and their power through a beautifully crafted culturally grounding curriculum over the course of a few weeks of working with them.

Kinsi - Founder of Numbi Arts

 Tower Hamlets grassroots cultural powerhouse

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