Regional tour: « Dance is not for us » / Omar Rajeh

Omar Rajeh introduces his new solo creation, Dance is not for us, in which he both choreographs and performs. The performance delves into the concept of dance as a space for collective gathering and shared experiences. Through his expressive movements, Rajeh establishes his own set of rules, challenging the power structures that aim to enforce conformity and instill fear.

Alone on stage, Omar Rajeh dances and evokes a vanished intimate past. Memories, sensations, and joyful moments appear frozen, as if the past has not been transmitted to the present. In this reflection, dance questions power and the limits imposed by society, politics, and culture. Who is dance addressing today? What are the contours of this art in our contemporary world?

About Omar Rajeh:

Omar Rajeh is a well-known choreographer and dancer in contemporary dance in Lebanon and the Arab world. He established Maqamat in 2002 in Beirut and then moved his company to Lyon in 2019. Recognized by the French Ministry of Culture, he was appointed Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters. With a master’s degree in dance studies from the University of Surrey, he has created more than twenty choreographic works. In 2017, he established Citerne Beirut, a cultural space in Beirut, which unfortunately had to close in 2019 due to the economic and political crisis.

This program is being supported through the Teatroskop 2024 call for projects.