Description
Beirut Contemporary Ballet presents
“Aswad” Dance performance
17,18 & 19 July 2024
Woven out of darkness, Aswad is about stepping into the light. It’s a story about conflicts in relationships but also about the hope of redemption and revelation.
The work is a tribute to the human ability to overcome adversity and find strength.
Performing artists: Jana G. Younes, Jens Bjerregaard, Khatchig Kajajian, Lilia Hajj, Mario Gebrayel, Zeina Yaghi
Original music by: MakiMakkuk
The performance is preceded by two screenings:
1- “Making Movement“
Synopsis: This short documentary follows the creative process of Beirut Contemporary Ballet artistic directors Jana Younes and Jens Bjerregaard during the final days of rehearsal as they recreate their repertoire piece Bodies of Water with the Ballet Contemporáneo de Camagüey, Cuba.
Duration: 13 minutes
Trailer + stills (today)
Filmed & Directed by Noel Paul
Subtitles available (En+Ar)
With Jana G. Younes & Jens Bjerregaard and together with Ballet Contemporaneo de Camaguey under the direction of Lisandra Gomez & Jesus R. Arias.
Dancers: Diannys Gonzales Escalona, Mainel Casa Garcia, Mariam Romero Viamontes, Rafael Rodriguez Garcia, Viviana Silva Alvarez, Gabriela Rodriguez Pimentel, Noranis Leon Ramirez, Magdiel Casas Garcia.
2- “One for the dreamers”
Synopsis: In a machine-like arena where hopelessness and monotony reign, everyone is in a routine that requires a relentless push.
Amidst this desperation, there is, in some, a longing to a world outside the ring, a world for travelers and bearers of dreams.
Duration: 7 minutes
Directed by Jana G. Younes & Tarek Korkmaz
Choreographed by Jens Bjerregaard
Dancers: Lilia hajj, Denise Yaacoub, Khatchig Kajajian, Moussem el jaramani, Anthony Bou Chahine, Imad Younes, Sara Almouneem.
Featuring Elodie Rose, Jana G. Younes & Wafa Bouti.
Doors open at 8:15 PM
Event starts at 9 PM
Tickets on sale at Metro Al Madina (Ticketing booth & website), Librairie Antoine branches or through Antoine online ticketing.
(Chairs only seating)
Zone A: 35$
Zone A Support tickets: 50$ – 80$
Zone B: 30$
Zone C: 25$
Tickets are non-refundable
Seats are assigned by Metro, however, early arrivals may have the opportunity to select their preferred seat.
Drinks are available inside the hall. Kitchen is currently under construction.
Online payments through Antoine include an extra bank commission.
