Choreographers, dancers, and curators Selma and Sofiane Ouissi, born in Tunis in 1975 and 1972 respectively, are siblings who have been collaborating since the beginning of their careers. Graduates of the Conservatory of Music and Dance and the National Centre of Dance in Tunis, and holders of the French State diploma of dance, they are recognized as significant figures in contemporary dance in the Arab world. Their notable works include "STOP ... BOOM" (2004) and "Waçl" (2007), both showcased multiple times in Arab countries and Europe. In collaboration with digital artist Yacine Sebti, they created the choreographic pieces "Here(s)" & "Les yeux d’Argos I & II," performed remotely via Skype and touring since 2011.

In the same year, they produced a choreographic film inspired by the women potters of Sejnane, presented at prominent venues such as the Paris Triennale and the New Museum in New York. Their ongoing research into the gestures of Sejnane artisans led to "Laaroussa," a choreographic/documentary piece for the Marseille-Provence European Capital of Culture in 2013. This work uniquely blends choreography, anthropology, and poetry, highlighting potters' gestures and being showcased at various festivals. As part of their Performing Room project, they created "Les Yeux d’Argos" (2014) for Tate Modern, designed for a global audience online. Following its success, Tate Modern invited them to adapt the concept for the Do Disturb festival at the Palais de Tokyo in 2015. From 2015 to 2017, they developed "Le Moindre Geste," which was presented in multiple cities across Europe and focuses on the narratives of marginalized individuals through an installation-performance format.

In 2020, they created a video based on the experiences of Wajdan, a Syrian refugee, featuring five women artists from various cities and presented at notable venues including the Guggenheim Museum in Abu Dhabi. Their latest performance, "Bird," commissioned by the Sharjah Art Foundation in 2022, has been showcased at several festivals including Dream City 2023 in Tunis and the Autumn festival in Paris in 2024.

A new version of Laaroussa, reimagined as a quartet and commissioned by the Festival d’Avignon, premiered at the festival in 2025 before being presented at Dream City in Tunis and Perform Sharjah in 2025, followed by Charleroi danse in 2026.

A second act of Bird, ٢ ٩ ١٨ ٤, commissioned by Sharjah Art Foundation, will premiere on November 6, 7 and 8, 2026, as part of Perhaps Here, the programme of Perform Sharjah.

In 2007, Selma and Sofiane chose to explore the boundaries of art and culture in Tunisia through the inclusive "Dream City" festival, which brings together diverse artists, thinkers, and activists. The festival, held every two years since 2007, aims to create a space for free expression, creativity, and collaboration. They also established "L’Art Rue," an organization dedicated to artistic gestures for social and political transformation, fostering artistic interaction and supporting a rich program of cultural education across Tunisia.