Bassam Abou Diab
Trained at the Lebanese University, he is a contemporary and folk dance artist. He worked for several years as a dancer in the company of Lebanese choreographer Omar Rajeh. In 2010 and 2011, he was one of the young artists selected for the Takween project, where he worked with choreographers such as Marcel Leemann, Emilyn Claid, Thierry Smith, Luc Dunberry, Marco Cantalupo, Anani Dodji Sanouvi, Radhouane El Meddeb, Jens Bjerregard, Kristina De Chatelle, Damien Jalet and Franceso Scavetta. In the following years, he started his career as a choreographer and presented his works in Lebanon (Moultaqua Leymoun Platform) and Europe. In 2017, he participated in the first edition of the Italian Focus Young Arab Choreographers project. Bassam has also performed in theatrical shows icon directors such as Ossama Halal, Rouaida al Ghali, Badih Abou Chakra and Malek Andary.
Running time 50'
Choreography by and with Bassam Abou Diab
Music: Ali Hout
Light designer: Karam abou Ayash
Supported by: DIR dance in residence, Fabrik moves Potsdam Amalgam dance studio, Beirut, Residency Programm and Maqamat Beit El Raqs
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