In his new solo creation, Omar Rajeh collaborates with sound composer Pablo Palacio to question the presence and materialization of his own body. It is a journey in movement and construction, a spontaneous play of and by the body. 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?
Omar Rajeh - Maqamat Dance Theatre (Lebanon):
Omar Rajeh, choreographer, dancer and director of Maqamat Dance Theatre, studied Theatre and Dance Arts at universities in Lebanon and England. In 2002, after having worked and performed with several groups, directors and choreographers in Lebanon and abroad, he founded Maqamat Dance Theatre in Beirut. He has choreographed numerous pieces for the company that have been performed throughout Europe and in Arab countries. Omar is the founder of BIPOD, an annual contemporary dance festival in Beirut, which presents the work of local and international companies. He also recently opened TAKWEEN– Beirut Contemporary Dance School, a new initiative that aims to develop the physical abilities of dance performers and choreographers in Lebanon and the region.
Addresses and Contacts
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Part of the BIPOD 2011: The Arab Dance Platform 2nd Edition Al Madina Theatre Saroulla Bldg. Hamra Tel.: +9611753010
Tel.: +9611753011
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