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Badke(remix)
A revival that transforms the Palestinian dance ‘dabke’ into a celebratory form of resistance.
The acclaimed performance Badke, created in 2013 with a cast of Palestinian performers, is now given new life by Palestinian choreographers Amir Sabra and Ata Khatab. Badke(remix) is an explosion of joy and togetherness, an antidote to the harsh reality that shimmers beneath its festive surface.
Dabke is a traditional Palestinian dance typically performed at (wedding) celebrations. Here, it undergoes a fascinating transformation. Drawing on backgrounds in traditional dabke, contemporary dance, Hip Hop, capoeira and circus, the Palestinian performers present a contemporary reimagining of the form. Badke(remix) becomes a vibrant expression of collective belonging despite globalisation, while at the same time voicing a desire to be part of the wider world beyond.
Dive deeper into the performance
On 23.10, you can take part in a workshop prior to the performance. Together with performer Marah Haj from the show, you will learn dabke.
Dancing becomes a point of support, a way to survive. It illustrates life in the Palestinian territories, but also shows the compelling force of national rituals. At the same time, with the latest genocide that the state of Israel is now committing in Gaza, you can also clearly see a “l’histoire se répète” (history repeats itself) pattern in this remix.
Review Pzazz
choreography Amir Sabra & Ata Khatab dance & creation Abdallah Damra, Bresa Ayub, Dima Zahran, Hamza Damra, Marah Haj, Mohammed Al Tayeh, Rebecca Kaoud, Rima Baransi, Samer Raya, Shahd Jabarin, Jassi Murad (understudy) soundtrack Nasser Al-Fares, edited by Sam Serruys artistic assistant Abdallah Damra sound Hanne Nuyttens light Ine Van Bortel based on Badke 2013 of Koen Augustijnen, Rosalba Torres Guerrero, Hildegard De Vuyst touring Morgan Verhelle (laGeste) production laGeste | Stereo48 co-production KVS | Viernulvier in collaboration with Siamese Cie (Gloed vzw) thanks to all the hosts in Ghent and Brussels Anne De Smet, Tine Maes, Griet Hoet, Ruth Bossier, Veerle en Bruno Campens, Wim De Temmerman, Sarah Hauspie, Philippe Brunain, Yves De Bruyckere, Iris De Groote, 10+11 Guest House, Sophie Warnant, Jacqueline Bollen, Tom Viane, Joris van Winckel, Catherine Richards, Sylvia Boulaert, Danielle Rousseau, Camille Matthys, Sandra Sara Raes Oklobdzija, Julie De Clercq & Ehsan Hemat with the support of City of Ghent, Flemish Authorities and the Belgian Federal Government's Tax Shelter measure through Flanders Tax Shelter
Evening performances start at 20:00
from the 26-27 season onwards.
This is a Dubbeldans performance, which we organise with our partner 30CC. If a show is sold out, don't forget to check the 30CC website, because they might have tickets left.
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Price
Tier 1
€34 standard
€29 reduction
€17 half price
Tier 2
€30 standard
€25 reduction
€15 half price
More info about our prices can be found here.
