BIPOD - Beirut International Platform of Dance
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| Country and Region | Lebanon — Beirut |
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| Type of Festival | Dance |
| Location of Festival | Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon |
| Festival Address Information | Beirut International Dance Festival |
| Festival Description | BIPOD - Beirut International Platform of Dance was launched in 2004 as the Beirut International Dance Festival. The event offers dancing performances displayed by artists of different origins, at the same time, workshops, conferences, debates in order to develop new concepts of contemporary dancing. In addition, it will widen their performance scope by exposing them to international work and creating an interactive atmosphere between artists. |
| Festival Dates | April 19 - May 2, 2008 |
| Festival Links | http://www.maqamat.org |
Festival Events:
Program 2008:
- April 19, 7:30pm (19:30h)—Opening
- “Dancing in Beirut”, Documentary by Ruben Gischler
Venue—Theatre Monnot - “Approcher de la pousiere”, performed by Cie Alias (Switzerland)
Venue—Theatre Monnot
- “Dancing in Beirut”, Documentary by Ruben Gischler
- April 20, 8:30pm (20:30h)
- “Approcher de la pousiere”, performed by Cie Alias (Switzerland)
Venue—Theatre Monnot
- “Approcher de la pousiere”, performed by Cie Alias (Switzerland)
- April 22, 8:30pm (20:30h)
- “Auftaucher” and “Solo”, performed by Folkwang Tanzstudio Company, co-directed by Henrietta Horn and Pina Bausch (Germany)
Venue—Al-Madina Theatre
- “Auftaucher” and “Solo”, performed by Folkwang Tanzstudio Company, co-directed by Henrietta Horn and Pina Bausch (Germany)
- April 23, 8:30pm (20:30h)
- “Specimen” Cie Trafic De Style (France)
Venue—Theatre Monnot - Also to be performed on April 19, 6:00pm (18:00h) at Theatre Fakhreddine (Baakline); and on April 1, 6:00pm (18:00h) at Hussam Eddine Al-Hariri (Saida)
- “Specimen” Cie Trafic De Style (France)
- April 24, 8:30pm (20:30h)
- “Import Export”, performed by Ballet C de la B (Belgium)
Venue—Al-Madina Theatre
- “Import Export”, performed by Ballet C de la B (Belgium)
- April 25, 8:30pm (20:30h)
- The 7th Wave”, choreographed by Marie Brolin (Denmark) - world premiere
Venue—Theatre Monnot - Also to be performed on April 26, at 7:00pm (19:00); and on April 27, at 7:00pm (19:00) at Theatre Monnot
- The 7th Wave”, choreographed by Marie Brolin (Denmark) - world premiere
- April 26, 8:30pm (20:30h)
- “Pulse”, performed by Krisztina De Chatel Company
Venue—Al-Madina Theatre - “Beige”, choreographed by Giulia Mureddu (Netherland)
- “Pulse”, performed by Krisztina De Chatel Company
- April 27, 8:30pm (20:30h)
- Tarek Halabi (Palestine/USA)
- “Al Tarik”, choreographed by Maguy Tawk (Lebanon)
Venue—Al-Madina Theatre
- April 29, 8:30pm (20:30h)
- “The Society” choreographed by Jo Strømgren (Norway) a world premiere
Venue—Al-Madina Theatre Monnot
- “The Society” choreographed by Jo Strømgren (Norway) a world premiere
- April 30, 8:30pm (20:30h)
- “Bach” Mal Pelo Company (Spain)
Venue—Al-Madina Theatre Monnot
- “Bach” Mal Pelo Company (Spain)
- May 1 and 2, 8:30pm (20:30)
- Concerto 132nd movement, with Maqamat Theatre Dance, choreographed by Omar Rajeh (Lebanon)
Venue—Al-Madina Theatre Monnot - Also to be performed on April 30, 8:00pm (18:00h) at Balamand University
- Concerto 132nd movement, with Maqamat Theatre Dance, choreographed by Omar Rajeh (Lebanon)
Practical Info:
Tickets:
- Sold at Virgin Megastore (all branches) +961 01-999666
- Sold at Roadster Diner (all branches) +961 04- 722721, and +961 01-738899
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