Mahmoud Zawaida is a performing artist and boxer who works across contemporary dance and dabke. He is co-founder of Freestyle School, a performance art platform for Gazan youth, and was a member of the Hai contemporary arts troupe from 2021 to 2022. He has participated in the Hai production presented at the Ramallah Contemporary Dance festival, and has appeared in a film about Rim Banna.

Alongside his artistic practice, Mahmoud organizes entertainment events and dance training for children affected by war. He has trained in contemporary dance through workshops with Samar Haddad, while his boxing practice has contributed to his physical control and stage presence.