That Part of Heaven is an exploration in 'physicality'. The performance starts from the idea of the 'event', which strongly leaves its mark on our bodies; the virtual image in our mind that changes, through time, and grows into a physical weight. It deals with movement as a resonance of the body in its virtual possibilities and 'becomings' seen all in one frame.
Maqamat, based in Beirut, uses its cultural and social environment to enrich its artistic research. The work strongly relates to the Aftermath of the Lebanese Civil War and its affect on the body.
For more information on the work: www.omarrajeh.com
performance dates and touring
Thursday 28th of November 2013
7:00 pm | GLOBALIZE:COLOGNE 2013, Alte Feuerwache Köln
Wednesday 27th of November 2013
8:00 pm | GLOBALIZE:COLOGNE 2013, Alte Feuerwache Köln
Saturday 13th of April 2013
8:30 pm | Beirut International Platform of Dance-BIPOD
Saturday 26th of January 2013
8:30 pm | Al Madina Theatre, Beirut
Friday 25th of January 2013
8:30 pm | Al Madina Theatre, Beirut
Thursday 24th of January 2013
8:30 pm | Al Madina Theatre, Beirut
Saturday 19th of January 2013
8:30 pm | Al Madina Theatre, Beirut
Friday 18th of January 2013
8:30 pm | Al Madina Theatre, Beirut
Thursday 17th of January 2013
8:30 pm | Al Madina Theatre, Beirut
cast and credits
Concept & Choreography Omar Rajeh
Performed by Mia Habis, Ali Chahrour, Zei Khauli, Bassam Bou Diab, & Hala Abi Rached
Music by Zad Moultaka “Yà Ghazàli” & “La Ta'zhoulih” / Chant: Fadia Tomb El Hage from the album” Zarani” -
www.zadmoultaka.com /
Jean Madani “Death”, “Blind”, “Rain"
Tord Gustavsen Trio "At Home" & “Vesper” from the album "Being There" (ECM Records) -
www.tordgustavsen.com Scenography Mia Habis, Ali Chahrour, & Omar Rajeh
Make up & hair designer Mayssoun Hilal Beauty Salon
Lighting design Jonathan Samuels
Sound engineer Basel Kasem
Costume Design Mia Habis
Design concept Mia Habis
Graphic Design joe elias for nimslabs
Photography Melissa J. & Photography Venue-Wael Ladki
Sound Installation at Entrance Mia Habis
Production manager Ali Akel
Technical director Ricardo Clementi
Attache de presse Aline Mourani
Stage manager Zaher Kais
Production crew Chrystelle Salem, Zeina Kassim, Nadine Helwi, Safaa El Ali, Sally Souraya
Posters & Flyers Distribution Mohamed Assaf
Produced by Maqamat Dance Theatre
With the support of British Council, Amadeus- Ecole de danse et de musique, Bardo Resto-Pub, Chateau Qanafar, Minus 5, FFF
With the contribution of Mayssoun HiIlal- Beauty Salon, Dots, Librairie El Bourj
Media partners MTV, ANNAHAR Newspaper, Al Akhbar Newspaper, Agenda Culturel, Beirut.com
Special Thanks Zad Moultaka, Fadia Tomb El Hage, Ziad Masabny, Joe Habis, Henry Bacha, Nayla El-Hajj Habis,
Maqamat Dance Theater is supported by The Norwegian Embassy in Beirut