Bachazouk Wave
I believe organizers should carefully consider the role and behavior of guest dancers, as it directly affects the overall experience of participants.
At this festival, there was a noticeable sense of exclusivity among some guest dancers. Many seemed to prefer dancing only with artists or other invited guests. As a result, participants who purchased full passes had very limited opportunities to share the dance floor with them.
This raises an important question: what is the added value for attendees if guest dancers are not engaging with the wider community?
In some cases, even when a dance was accepted, it felt more like an obligation than a genuine interaction. This creates an unhealthy social atmosphere and can discourage participants rather than inspire them.
Additionally, the current system of offering free passes to guest dancers—sometimes based on minimal visibility such as a few social media posts—can unintentionally reinforce this dynamic. It risks promoting ego over contribution.
In my opinion, festivals with a more selective and structured invitation system tend to create a healthier and more inclusive environment, where guest dancers actively contribute to the experience of all attendees.
A festival should be a space of connection, humility, and shared passion. Encouraging guest dancers to engage more openly with all participants would significantly elevate the overall quality of the event.
Otherwise, there is a risk that the experience becomes fragmented, where a small group enjoys the festival among themselves, while others feel excluded despite having fully invested in the event.
