Founded in November 2021 by Bassam Abou Diab, a prolific actor, dancer and choreographer, the Beirut Physical Lab recently presented Altérations, a performance created in three weeks, under the choreographer's direction, by seven young dancers. The performance was held in front of the Sursock Museum.
Beirut and memory, the archives of the body, are a recurring theme in Bassam Abou Diab's work, as is his love of Beirut, a place for all kinds of experiences and encounters.
Starting in January, he is launching a free three-month workshop in which participants will receive training in dance and choreography. Called BeirootBodies, the workshop is designed to give local, Lebanese and other resident dancers the opportunity to meet and learn from each other's experiences.
Photo: a scene from the show "Pina, my love", by Bassam Abou Diab. Copyrights Andrea Caramelli.