DEAR FRIENDS,
Maqamat Dance Theatre will be collaborating with TheBritish Council in Beirut to present the contemporary dance performance LOL (lots of love)byProtein Dance (UK) at Babel Theatreon the 13th & 14th.(free entrance)
Maqamat Dance Theatre will also be presenting Omar Rajeh's Solo Performance Facing The Blank Page at the Balamand Universityon
the18th.
Remember that Kids & Parents dance classes will be starting on the 8th !!!Register soon
You can also check the March Program at the Maqamat DanceHouse below.
For more information please contact Maqamat
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Dance Performances
LOL (lots of love)
Proteindance
This project is organnised by the British Council in collaboration with Maqamat Dance House.
Place: Babel Theatre
Date: 13th & 14th of February
Free Entrance
Winner of Best Independent Company in the National Dance Awards 2011 and nominated for three further awards including Outstanding Achievement in Dance, Theatre Awards UK 2011.
Known for creating witty and profound dance theatre
influenced by everyday life, Luca Silvestrini’s Protein has struck dance gold with this timely, critically acclaimed production.
Against a video wall of screen-gazing individuals, six cyber souls stylishly nail the language of life online in their quest for romance. Talking and dancing at speed, they tackle the baffling etiquette of electronic discourse, make hilarious straight-to-the audience confessions, and dance the physical equivalent of poking and tweeting. With video animation by Rachel Davies and original music by Andy Pink, these ingredients conjure a razor-sharp commentary on our Facebook society, and an affecting rendering of human need.
Commissioned by DanceEast, Greenwich Dance and The Place, and supported by South Hill Park Arts Centre, Bracknell. Luca Silvestrini›s Protein performed LOL (lots of love) at the British Council Edinburgh Showcase in 2011.
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Facing The Blank Page
Maqamat Dance Theatre
Place: Balamand University
Date: 18th of February
Free Entrance
In his new solo creation, Omar Rajeh collaborates with sound composer Pablo Palacio to question the presence and materialization of his own body. Creating and performing the solo, Omar highlights and questions the links between the artist and his work of art, the author and the text.
The body is onstage. It is not seeking representation. It is simply being what it is. Without associations to identity, culture, religion, politics and other labels, would this body be able to stand on its own? And if so, what does it mean? Is it seen in its immediacy or always associated with a pre-conceived idea, word, image, action? It is a journey in movement and construction, a spontaneous play of and by the body.
Cast & Credits
Omar Rajeh Choreography / Dance
Pablo Palacio Music Composition
Mia Habis Costume Design
Recorded music
Min Ed Eh Kunna Hina - Mohamed Abdul Wahab
Nani - Anonymous / interpreted by Fadia Tomb El-Hage Contralto, Mahmoud Turkmani Guitar
Produced by Maqamat DanceHouse
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This new contemporary dance space will be presenting local and international artists. It aims at encouraging residencies and creations in the city as well as creating a strong condition for the continuous development and progress of contemporary dance. The audience are always invited after performances to have a drink and discuss the work with the artist(s).
Please consider booking your tickets in advance
places are limited
Tickets are sold at Maqamat
March 2012 program
All performances are at 8.30pm
Friday 9th
Ali Chahrour-danas
Saturday 10th
Ali Chahrour-danas
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Friday 16th
Ali Chahrour-danas
Saturday 17th
Ali Chahrour-danas
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Friday 23rd
Mia Habis/Omar Rajeh-intimate conversation with a red fish
Saturday 24th
Mia Habis/Omar Rajeh-intimate conversation with a red fish
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Friday 30th
Mia Habis/Omar Rajeh-intimate conversation with a red fish
Saturday 31st
Mia Habis/Omar Rajeh-intimate conversation with a red fish
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Classes Schedule
Contemporary Dance(beginners) | Omar Rajeh
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 7.30 - 9 pm
2/week: $60/month | 1/week: $40/month | 20,000 L.L./class
Contemporary Dance (intermediate) | Ali Chahrour & Emilie Thomas
Mondays and Wednesdays | 6 pm- 7.30 pm
2/week: $60/month | 1/week: $40/month | 20,000 L.L./class
Classical Ballet for kids | Mia Habis
Tuesdays | 4 pm- 5 pm
1/week: 45$/month
NEW CLASSES!!!!!!!
Contemporary Dance(Kids & Parents) | Omar Rajeh
Wednesdays | 4 - 5 pm
$45/month | 20,000 L.L./class
* Timings and pricing are subject to change.
For more info please contact Maqamat.
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Maqamat also offers studio space rental for workshops, rehearsal, and artistic presentations. If you are interested please contact Maqamat.
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