DAB Empowerment Workshop for racialized clubbers and club workers

The club scene is our vibrant space to express ourselves, reclaim our narratives, and empower one another in an inclusive community where everyone shines. Because clubbing shouldn’t be a privilege! In this workshop, we as racialized people will address the challenges we face in the club scene. Together, we will explore current discourses that directly or indirectly affect us, creating space for networking and mutual empowerment. We will use methods inspired by sociodrama, employing playful approaches to explore and make our experiences visible within the context of societal structures. What is it about? What do you associate with the club scene: a space for expression, extravagance, work, art, community, or radical self-expression? Do you feel safe, heard, and represented within this environment? Is it your place, or is it a space for “others”? Do you see yourself as part of the whole, and are you recognized as such? These questions are especially important for us as racialized people, who often face unique challenges within these spaces. It’s important to consider whether the club scene fosters an environment where people of diverse backgrounds feel welcomed and valued. The club scene can serve as a powerful platform for self-discovery and expression, allowing racialized individuals to reclaim their narratives and find their voices. Through collective efforts, we can create a space where everyone feels represented and empowered, ensuring that the club scene becomes a truly inclusive environment for all. What we mean by racialized: Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, including people from South, East, and Southeast Asia, SWANA (Southwest Asian and North African) communities, and Roma. It also includes people who face discrimination based on religion, such as Jewish and Muslim individuals, as well as those affected by imperialism, such as people from the Balkans or Eastern European countries. Want to join? Do you feel this applies to you? Write to us and sign up! If you don’t feel directly addressed but think it’s important for you to participate and are aware of your privileges in supporting us as racialized clubbers, feel free to contact us. Those who identify with the mentioned group will be prioritized. Depending on the number of registrations, the workshop may be held in German or English. About Me My name is Noura (she/her, no pronouns). I am a freelance diversity manager and collaborate with various organizations. In my workshops, I use psychodramatic and sociodramatic methods to explore diversity in a conscious and playful way. As a sociologist with three years of theater experience, I am currently completing my training as a psychodrama practitioner at the Psychodrama Institute Berlin, with a focus on queerness. Trigger Warning Since we will be engaging with our topics in a very visual and personal way, there is a risk of retraumatization or uncomfortable feelings. We aim to create a safer space, though I prefer to refer to this setting as a Brave Space.   DATE November 11, 2024 TIME 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM LOCATION Clubcommisson e.V. Brückenstrasse 1, 10179 Berlin SIGN UP HERE dab@clubcommission.de