Celebrating 12 years of FJK Dance 💫
What a dream come true. From our very first steps to where we stand today, this journey has been fueled by passion, purpose, and the belief that art has the power to unite us all.
At FJK Dance, we are deeply committed to continuing our performances and community outreach in New York City and around the world—striving to make a positive difference and share a message of peace, hope, and inspiration. We believe in art and its ability to bring people together across all differences.
This dream would not be possible without the incredible artists who have shaped it—beginning with our cofounder @sevinceviker Sevin Ceviker, and every founding and board member who has contributed over the years.
Thank you to our artists.
Thank you to our audiences.
Thank you to our supporters.
Stay tuned for exciting programming coming in Summer and Fall 2026 in New York City. The journey continues ✨
With gratitude,
Fadi @fadijkhoury #fjkdance #anniversary #performingarts #nyc
Gratitude post 🤍
I’m deeply thankful for dance and its healing power on every level ❤️🩹 This season of my life has been truly transformative, and I feel incredibly honored to have the support and mentorship of @ginagibney as I continue the journey with @fjkdance .
My passion to create and inspire keeps growing, and I’m so excited for the 2026 season as a proud “Moving Towards Justice Fellow” with @gibneydance . This opportunity arrives at such a meaningful time—one of growth, reflection, and healing. My goal is to expand community engagement and share my culture and heritage through dance, from NYC to the world. I’ll be announcing upcoming studio showings and interactive performances very soon.
This gift came during a pivotal moment in my recovery from shoulder surgery this past January. Being back in the studio feels cathartic—it’s where dreams come alive. I’m so grateful for my body’s resilience and healing, and I can’t wait to share that sense of hope with you all on stage again.
Thank you @ginagibney and @harknesscenterfordanceinjuries for your guidance and support during this time.
I’m also honored to be on the hosting committee for the Gibney Dance Company Gala! Save the date: 4/7/2026 💫 I would love for you to join us in celebrating this incredible community of artists at @gibneycompany —DM me for ticket info.
With love and dance,
Fadi
#dance #healing #recovery #nyc #fjkdance
So proud to finally share the recap video edit of my work on FJK Dance – Season 2025 ✨🖤
On June 17–18, 2025, @fjkdance FJK Dance took the stage at New York Live Arts @nylivearts Theater in New York City for an extraordinary celebration of art and humanity. This season showcased three powerful works rooted in peacebuilding, inclusivity, and the belief that dance can bridge cultures and challenge societal norms.
Honored to have shaped this season through choreography, costumes, visual art, projection, set design, and the video edit, what #nyc a dream come true. Creating this recap felt like reliving the energy, vulnerability, and collective spirit that filled the theater those nights.
Credits:
Choreography, costumes, visual art, projection & set design: Fadi Joseph Khoury
Lighting design: Calvin Anderson
Video recording: Julia Discenza
Video edit: Fadi Joseph Khoury
Music: Said Mrad
Grateful for this incredible team, the dancers, and everyone who witnessed and supported this season. Art with purpose. Movement with meaning. 💫#fjkdance #nyc #newyorkcity #choreographer #performance #multimedia #success
The most authentic version of the Arabian divertsment that I have ever danced, choreographed by @fadijkhoury with costumes made by his as well!! Performing this weekend with the @westchesterballetcompany for the 2025 Nutcracker production at the @lehmancenter 🤗♥️
Come join us! Link in Bio ✨️
#arabian #nutcracker #ballet #middleeastern #arabic
Gratitude post 🙏🏼🌷
For an incredible year and season 2025 of FJK Dance. On December 3rd I got to celebrate dance and life on stage with my incredible friends, audience and collaborators. I am so proud and so in love with @fjkdance audience and artists for helping me to push the boundaries of style and traditions in performance to a community dream. THANK YOU @elisa.toro.franky For being my number one collaborator and dance partner in this journey and thank you for all the board members of FJK Dance organization for not only raising awareness and money to fund this incredible work, but for believing in my community outreach passion and the importance of giving back to #newyorkcity especially at my artistic residency @nychealthsystem #kingscountyhospital . THANK YOU all from the bottom of my heart and I look forward to 2026, to develop and grow this interactive unique setting of performances. #fjkdance #community #celebration #dabke #audience #dance #nyc
Thank you @zoetaylor_media for the beautiful photos
✨🌟 Arabian Coffee Debut! 🌟✨
@fjkdance is beyond excited to share our very first Nutcracker-inspired creation featuring the enchanting role of Arabian Coffee. This special project is commissioned by the Westchester Ballet Company of New York, and we are deeply grateful for their invitation of @fadijkhoury and @elisa.toro.franky as guest artists in their annual Nutcracker production.
Bringing his rich cultural heritage to the stage, @fadijkhoury is thrilled to shape this unique duet through both choreography and costume design, blending tradition, artistry, and imagination into a performance we can’t wait for you to experience.12/13 & 12/14 at 12 and 4 pm at Lehmancenter.org
Thank you, @westchesterballetcompany , for this beautiful collaboration. Let the magic begin! ✨💃🏽🩰🎶
#Nutcracker #ArabianCoffee #WBCNutcracker #DanceMagic #FJKDance #HolidayTradition
🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from FJK Dance! 🍁
As we enter this season of gratitude, our hearts are full. We are deeply thankful for every dancer, supporter, audience member, collaborator, and friend who has walked beside us on this journey. Your belief in our work continues to make space for creativity, healing, and community connection—and we couldn’t be more grateful.
This year has been a powerful one, filled with transformative performances, new artistic growth, and meaningful moments with our community partners. As we look ahead to 2026, we are excited to expand our outreach efforts, deepen our work at Kings County Hospital, and bring more interactive performances and cultural storytelling to audiences across NYC and beyond.
✨ We invite you to support this next chapter.
Your donation—of any size—helps us create art that opens doors, uplifts voices, and builds bridges through movement and visual expression. Together, we can continue the work of bringing healing-centered arts programming to communities that need it most.
And we would LOVE to celebrate this season with you in person!
🎉 Join us for the FJK Dance Soirée Fundraiser!
📅 Tuesday, December 3rd
🕢 7:30 PM Performance + Reception
📍 Gibney Dance Center — 53 Chambers St, NYC
This special evening will feature performance, connection, community, and a shared vision for a vibrant 2026. Come experience the heart of our mission, meet our artists, and celebrate the transformative power of dance and visual art.
Your presence matters. Your support matters. And together, we move forward with gratitude, purpose, and joy.
Thank you for being part of the FJK Dance family.
💛 Happy Thanksgiving!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you.
#fjkdance #thanksgiving #dancecommunity #nycdance #fundraiser #artsupport #communityoutreach #gibneydance #dancefamily #supportthearts #nonprofitarts #middleeasterndance #dabke #artheals
“DABKE is an exploration of tradition, identity, and resilience through the lens of an iconic Middle Eastern dance form. It honors the communal roots of Dabke while transforming its dynamic rhythms into contemporary expression. The piece highlights joy, strength, and the shared heartbeat of a culture that continues to thrive.” ~ @fadijkhoury@fjkdance
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PC: Jaqlin Medlock
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Fall 2025 Choreographer FADI KHOURY
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As the Artistic Director and co-founder of FJK Dance, Khoury is dedicated to creating cross-cultural dialogue through choreography and visual art. Born in Baghdad, Iraq, Fadi was immersed from an early age in the folkloric music and dance traditions of the Arab world. By seventeen, he was dancing professionally with the renowned Rahbani Musical Theatre while studying at the Lebanese Fine Arts University. After moving to the United States in 2009, he received a scholarship to train at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, where he worked with choreographers such as Elisa Monte, Earl Mosley, Venti Petrov, and Edward Simon. He also toured nationally and internationally with NY2Dance. In 2014, alongside Sevin Ceviker, he founded FJK Dance to integrate his diverse influences into a unique and cohesive choreographic vision. FJK Dance has since premiered numerous critically acclaimed productions. Beyond the stage, Fadi has committed himself to community-based work. He currently serves as the first-ever Dance Artist-in-Residence at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn. Through his ongoing volunteer work in the Behavioral Health Services division, Khoury uses dance and visual art as a vehicle to fight stigma and promote healing in mental health spaces. Fadi J. Khoury’s life-long dedication to dance, combined with his multicultural roots and passion for community engagement, continues to shape an artistic legacy that is as inclusive as it is transformative.
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Make sure to watch an excerpt from Fadi’s piece “DABKE” on November 16th. Tickets are available for purchase at the link in our bio.
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PC: Jaqlin Medlock
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TEATRO CRDANCE PRESENTS: “DABKE” — an interactive solo performance by queer Arab American choreographer and visual artist Fadi J. Khoury. Rooted in the traditional Levantine line dance, DABKE is a bold celebration of Middle Eastern heritage, movement, and community. Through rhythm, storytelling, and participation, Fadi reclaims cultural identity and invites audiences to join him on the dance floor — an act of pride, unity, and joy.
RESERVE TICKETS NOW: Link in Bio!
