Arab Dance Platform | Organized by Leymoun- Arab Contemporary Dance Network & Maqamat Dance Theatre
Second edition | 20th- 24th of April 2011
Al Madina Theatre, Theatre Monnot, Babel Theatre, Theatre de Beyrouth
Event supported by Prince Klaus, Norwegian Embassy, Mission Culturelle Francaise, Institut Francais, Caraibes et Afrique en Creation, Sica- Dutch Center for international activities, tin- theaterinstituut nederland



The Arab Dance Platform showcases and promotes the work of Arab choreographers in contemporary dance. The first Edition took place in Beirut, Lebanon, in 2009 during BIPOD–Beirut International Platform of Dance. More than 20 choreographers were showcased and over 120 international dance presenters, critics and festival directors participated in many of the organized activities.

After the success of the launch, greater international participation happened in this second edition. Choreographers from numerous Arab countries were invited to present their work, attend lectures, participate in workshops and help foster a network of exchange and collaboration.

Selected Contemporary Dance Choreographers from Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Tunisia, and Morocco presented their works and participate to many additional events.