Cometa Saturday 20th @ Union Marks (3 PM) Roser López Espinosa Performance for kids and Family Performance in Beirut made possible with the support of the Spanish Embassy in Lebanon and Acción Cultural Española, AC/E through the Programme for the Internationalisation of Spanish Culture (PICE) Duration: 60 minutes

Saturday 20th of April: 3 - 6 PM @ Amadeus - Dance & Music School Workshop in Beirut made possible with the support of the Goethe-Institut Libanon & NPN-Nationales Performance Netz PRICE: 25 USD The workshop consists of two parts, dealing with Moritz Ostruschnjak’s choreographic methods of copy & paste, cut & mix, that combines extremely heterogeneous movement materials. "The copy & paste button will become our leitmotif. We will be taking on the present-day dictate of copying and moving from being an inventor to becoming a thief. Taken from the happy hunting grounds of the World Wide Web, every movement, every sound, every image will be a possible prey for us. From contemporary choreography to cheerleading, from the video game Fortnite to shampoo commercials, from viral dance moves to the globally marketed pose of Michelangelo's David.“ (Moritz Ostruschnjak) In part 1 we will start with a little warm-up, followed by the participants learning a short sequence of Moritz Ostruschnjaks piece TANZANNWEISUNGEN, which works choreographically with an extremely diverse canon of movement (youth culture, classic ballet, ballroom dancing, sports etc) in rapid succession In part 2 the participants will create their own short movement phrase based on Moritz Ostruschnjaks method copy & paste, cut & mix with which TANZANNWEISUNGEN as well as other Ostruschnjak works was created.

I Woke Up a Sweaty Human Sunday 20th @ Abroyan Factory/Union Marks (7 PM) Dalia Khalife Performance in Beirut made possible with the support of the British Council in Lebanon Duration: 19 minutes NEW CREATION About the company Dalia Khalife is a hybrid ; a performer/dancer, a multidisciplinary artist, and a scenographer based in Beirut. She examines psycho-physiological happenings within power structures, social events, and rituals, and their theatricality. She looks at the pivotal moment of rupture, the delicate “fine line”, the liminal space in between, revealing themselves as paradoxes and satirical contradictions, as entry points to a deeper understanding. She has performed in Lebanon, Italy, South Korea, Belgium and The Netherlands, and the UAE. About the performance In this work, Dalia Khalife sets her physical movements to the backdrop of her life-sized (sweaty) digital avatar, raising questions on the boundaries and liminal space between the human form and its simulation. The performance ties itself to her Beirut based project exploring “sweat” as a socio-political and paradoxical condition, set against the backdrop of Lebanon's recent economic collapse. It weaves a choreographic language from a bodily archive and contemplates how the body encapsulates the intensity of experiences like ecstasy, abjection, elation, and grief.

Tanween Saturday 20th @ Abroyan Factory Union Marks (7:30 PM) Bassam Abou Diab Double Bill with Dalia Khalife ( I Woke up a sweety Human) Performance in Beirut made possible with the support of the British Council in Lebanon Duration: 25 minutes NEW CREATION About the company Bassam Abou Diab began his journey as an actor and dabké dancer before earning a master’s degree in acting and theater. Transitioning to contemporary dance, he danced with Omar Rajeh | Maqamat from 2011 to 2014. He participated in Takween, an intensive training program by Maqamat, and co-produced his acclaimed performance "Under the Flesh” in 2016. He created notable works such as “Of What I Remember," "Eternal," and "Pina my Love” and “Alterations”. In 2021, he established Beirut Physical Lab, dedicated to fostering emerging talents through training, performances, and international partnerships. About the performance Two creatures are born in a crowded, unstable, and violent city, finding their ways to adapt and survive in this confined physical space. The performance leads the audience through a journey of battles, dialogues, debates and disturbances between these two creatures, struggling between controlling and connecting with the other. How does the city affect their body, mind, and interpersonal relationships? What do they compromise to be able to stay? Cast & Credits • Choreography Bassam Abou Diab • Dancers Andrea Fahed, Samer Zaher • A Beirut Physical Lab Production www.beirutphysicallab.org

"It might have been weird on many levels that I chose dance in a country that was coming out of a civil war, destruction, death, and loss. However, dance at the time seemed to be the most revolutionary, the most provocative, and the most confrontational." Omar Rajeh A new solo creation choreographed and performed by Omar Rajeh, where he takes us into his dance and autobiographical universe, looking into the ‘performance’ as an act of gathering and shared experience. The dancing body creates its own rules, its own structure, and its own inspirations, as an act of hope, in opposition to structures of power that diminish such dynamics towards an act of normality and fear.

The Big Dance jam is an event gathering local and international dance artists and musicians from all backgrounds to share together a moment of celebration of free expression. This event promises to be a unique opportunity for dancers and artists that wil be given 1 minute to move and share their creativity. Join us in welcoming this gathering, hosting a space for creative proposals to flourish, and experience the joy of collaborative artistry. With over 40 featured artists and the backdrop of BIPOD's 20th-anniversary celebration, this big dance jam is the perfect occasion for dancers to meet, connect, and explore the magic of live improvisation. Register now to secure your spot and be part of this unforgettable evening of pure creativity and shared exploration.

Khansa Dance Concert Satruday 20th @ Station Beirut (11 PM) Khansa In collaboration with Station Beirut & Shuruq Duration: 45 minutes

Marking the occasion of the Arab Deaf Week, the well-known performer Pierre Geagea has choreographed a solo theatrical dance performance incorporating sign language. It will be presented in Pirouette Studio in Ain Aar, with the help of the group “Al Hawas 5.