Dancers

const dancerSchema = z.object({
  title: z.string(),
  slug: z.string().optional(),
  type: z.enum(['individual', 'group']).optional(),
  image: z.string().optional(),
  description: z.string().optional(),
  interviewer: z.string().optional(),
  interviewDate: z.string().optional(),
  biographyAuthor: z.string().optional(),
  age: z.number().optional(),
  nationality: z.string().optional(),
  birthplace: z.string().optional(),
  arrivedInMalawi: z.string().optional(),
  danceStyles: z.array(z.string()).optional(),
  festivals: z.array(z.string()).optional(),
  inspiration: z.string().optional(),
  email: z.string().optional(),
  phone: z.string().optional(),
  whatsapp: z.string().optional(),
  featured: z.boolean().optional(),
  members: z.array(z.object({
    name: z.string(),
    age: z.number().optional(),
    nationality: z.string().optional(),
    role: z.string().optional(),
    specialties: z.array(z.string()).optional(),
  })).optional(),
});

---
title: "Christian Lwaboshi Rubambiza 'Piniero'"
slug: "christian-piniero"
type: "individual"
image: "/images/dancers/christian-piniero.jpg"
description: "Professional dancer inspired by Michael Jackson, performing at major festivals across Malawi."
interviewer: "Deogratias N Mukandikwa"
interviewDate: "16th August 2022"
age: 30
nationality: "DRC"
birthplace: "Goma, DRC"
arrivedInMalawi: "2009"
danceStyles: ["Contemporary", "Hip Hop", "Michael Jackson Style"]
festivals: ["Lake of Stars Festival", "Sand Music Festival", "Tumaini Festival", "Makasi Festival"]
inspiration: "Michael Jackson"
email: "christian.piniero@gmail.com"
phone: "+265 888 123 456"
whatsapp: "+265 888 123 456"
featured: true
---

# Christian Lwaboshi Rubambiza "Piniero"

## Personal Information

- **Age**: 30 years old
- **Nationality**: Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
- **Birthplace**: Goma, DRC
- **Arrived in Malawi**: 2009
- **Dance Inspiration**: Michael Jackson

## Biography

I'm from DRCongo, Goma, i arrived in Malawi in 2009 and i am 30years of age.

I started dancing when i was 10 yrs but i was only dancing at home. I was so motivated by Michael Jackson's dances up until now and my dance skills has improved.

As a dancer living in a refugee camp "in malawi", its so hard because we're not free, like a person can open a dance class in town. It's not allowed for a refugee to work in town.

That does not discourage me, because for me to perform in town, i have to he hired by malawians na i get to have that little something to help/feed the family at home.

I have performed at so many places here in malawi such as Lake of stars Festival, Sand music festival, Tumaini Festival, Makasi Festival, these are just some among the many places i have performed at.

As a Refugee, i would like to say or tell whoever is reading this book to support Refugees because they're vulnerable people.

---
title: "Fighters Dance Crew"
slug: "fighters-dance-crew"
type: "group"
image: "/images/dancers/fighters-dance-crew.jpg"
description: "A dynamic crew performing Afro Dance, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Cultural and Acrobatic Dance since 2014/2015."
interviewDate: "3rd May 2022"
biographyAuthor: "Nellyson_Deo"
members:
  - name: "Van Peace"
    age: 23
    nationality: "DRC"
    role: "Lead Dancer"
    specialties: ["Afro Dance", "Hip Hop"]
  - name: "Princo HB"
    age: 20
    nationality: "DRC"
    role: "Dancer"
    specialties: ["Hip Hop", "Contemporary"]
  - name: "Chriss Kid"
    age: 21
    nationality: "BURUNDI"
    role: "Dancer"
    specialties: ["Contemporary", "Cultural Dance"]
danceStyles: ["Afro Dance", "Hip Hop Dance", "Contemporary Dance", "Cultural Dance", "Acrobatic Dance"]
festivals: ["Launch of Airtel 4G Network", "Sand Music Festival", "Hangout Music Festival", "Tumaini Festival", "Urban Vibes Maso Awards Festival"]
rehearsalSchedule: "Monday–Friday"
founded: "2014/2015"
previousName: "Star Boys"
featured: true
---

# Fighters Dance Crew

## Biography

We do different sorts of dance due to our environment here in the camp. We are people from different socio-economic backgrounds. We do AFRO DANCE, HIP HOP DANCE, CONTEMPORARY DANCE, CULTURAL DANCE and ACROBATIC DANCE

When we first started dancing we were not called the "FIGHTERS". No! We were called the "STAR BOYS." But things soon came to a point where we were not agreeing on anything, and so we got divided. Some left the group, while others continued, and that is how we came up with "FIGHTERS DANCING CREW." We have been together since 2014/2015.

We rehearse from Monday–Friday, and we have performed at many different events, such as the Launch of Airtel 4G Network, Sand Music Festival, Hangout Music Festival, Tumaini Festival, Urban Vibes Maso Awards Festival, just to list a few.

Dance means so much to us. Firstly, we love to entertain our community, and secondly, throughout our dancing we love to leave a certain message everywhere we perform. To sum it up, we give messages of hope in our community through dance.

touch src/content/dancers/dancer-name.md

---
title: "Full Name or Stage Name"
slug: "dancer-name"
type: "individual"
image: "/images/dancers/dancer-name.jpg"
description: "Brief compelling description of the dancer"
interviewer: "Name of Interviewer"
interviewDate: "Date of Interview"
age: 25
nationality: "Country"
birthplace: "City, Country"
arrivedInMalawi: "Year"
danceStyles: ["Style 1", "Style 2", "Style 3"]
festivals: ["Festival 1", "Festival 2"]
inspiration: "What/who inspires their dance"
email: "contact@email.com"
phone: "+265 xxx xxx xxx"
whatsapp: "+265 xxx xxx xxx"
featured: false
---

# Dancer Name

## Personal Information

- **Age**: X years old
- **Nationality**: Country
- **Birthplace**: City
- **Arrived in Malawi**: Year

## Biography

[Their story in their own words - how they started dancing, what it means to them, their journey, challenges, and hopes]

## Dance Style

[Description of their unique approach, technique, specialties]

## Performances

[Notable performances, festivals, competitions]

## Message

[What they want audiences to know or feel through their dance]

touch src/content/dancers/crew-name.md

---
title: "Crew Name"
slug: "crew-name"
type: "group"
image: "/images/dancers/crew-name.jpg"
description: "Brief description of the group and their style"
interviewDate: "Date"
biographyAuthor: "Interviewer Name"
members:
  - name: "Member 1"
    age: 22
    nationality: "Country"
    role: "Role in crew"
    specialties: ["Specialty 1", "Specialty 2"]
  - name: "Member 2"
    age: 24
    nationality: "Country"
    role: "Role in crew"
    specialties: ["Specialty 1", "Specialty 2"]
danceStyles: ["Primary styles performed"]
festivals: ["Events performed at"]
rehearsalSchedule: "Practice schedule"
founded: "Year founded"
email: "crew@email.com"
featured: false
---

# Crew Name

## About the Crew

[Group's origin story, how they came together, what unites them]

## Members

[If not listed in frontmatter, describe key members and their roles]

## Dance Style and Philosophy

[What makes their performance unique, their artistic vision, messages they convey]

## Performances and Impact

[Notable performances, community impact, what they hope to achieve]

## Book This Performer

**Available For:**
- Festival performances
- Corporate events
- Private celebrations
- Educational programs
- Cultural demonstrations

**Contact:**
- Email: dancer@email.com
- Phone/WhatsApp: +265 xxx xxx xxx

**Performance Details:**
- Solo/Group size: [number] dancers
- Performance duration: [typical length]
- Setup requirements: [space, sound, etc.]

import { getCollection } from 'astro:content';

// Get all dancers
const dancers = await getCollection('dancers');

// Filter by type
const individuals = dancers.filter(d => d.data.type === 'individual');
const groups = dancers.filter(d => d.data.type === 'group');

// Filter by style
const hipHopDancers = dancers.filter(d => 
  d.data.danceStyles?.includes('Hip Hop')
);

// Get featured dancers
const featured = dancers.filter(d => d.data.featured);