Anna Lindh Foundation

Maqamat Theatre Dance

National Network

Lebanon

Address

Achrafieh, Independence street, Habis Bldg., 1st floor

Country

City

Lebanon

Street address 2

Achrafieh, Independence street, Habis Bldg., 1st floor

Mobile Phone

+961-71-616624

Telephone

+961-1-218040

E-Mail

omar@maqamat.org

E-Mail (2)

mia@maqamat.org

E-Mail (3)

omar@maqamat.org

Year of Establishment

2004

Contact Person1

Mr. Omar Rajeh

Job Title 1

Artistic Director

Contact Person 2

Ms. Mia Habis

Job Title 2

Executive Director

Organisation Type

Non-Governmental Organization

Fields of Activity

Youth and education

General Information

Maqamat Is a non-profit civil company directed by an artistic Director elected by a founding board of directors. There are no full time employees, however the administrative and management work is either voluntary work or project oriented. Similarly, the company is also project oriented in raising funds and mostly from cultural centres in Lebanon. Maqamat organises an annual projects such as BIPOD-Beirut international Platform of Dance and different artistic projects throughout the year. Maqamat is a founding member in ‘Masahat’ (landscapes) a regional network aiming at developing cultural and artistic exchange between artists and companies, creating more opportunities and chances to better develop the concept and practice of contemporary dance.

Mission and Objectives

Maqamat Theatre Dance aims at establishing a platform for innovation, experimentation, and continuous development of contemporary dance culture, in Lebanon and the Region. Through introducing new ideas and concepts of dance and ''the body'', the company anticipates a new phase of artistic and social productivity, creativity, modernization, and free expression.

Main Projects / Activities

The artistic and cultural activities organised by Maqamat are divided into three categories. Firstly, artistic and creative dance performances, events and collaborative projects. Secondly, Project Zero, a development work project targeting young dancers/choreographers and supporting these artists through funding and organising artistic dance residences, workshops, lectures, and meeting. Thirdly, organising an annual contemporary dance festival, BIPOD (Beirut International Platform of Dance).