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A danser at home?

Starting in March, laGeste will create its new performance Badke(remix).

It is a new version of Badke (2013 – 2016), created by two Palestinian choreographers: Amir Sabra and Ata Khatab.
The title is a deliberate reversal of dabke, the name of the Palestinian folk dance that forms the basis of the performance. With backgrounds in traditional dabke, contemporary dance, hip-hop, capoeira, and circus, Palestinian performers present a contemporary version of this dance, traditionally linked to (wedding) celebrations. Badke(remix) showcases the vitality of life and the joy of dance as a form of resistance.

The rehearsals will take place at Studio laGeste in Ghent (Bijlokekaai), from March 1 to 22 and from May 18 to June 2. The West Bank, where the rehearsals were initially planned to take place, is currently too dangerous.
As accommodation in Ghent has become unaffordable, we are looking for various places to stay in the Ghent for a total of 14 people: 2 choreographers and 12 dancers.

Who can offer these exceptional artists a warm, cozy place with breakfast?
laGeste will provide compensation for breakfast and invites you to the premiere of the performance (at KVS in Brussels on June 11 or 12).

We hope for a warm welcome in the city of Ghent for these talented dancers.


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Practical

what
14 cosy separate bedrooms with breakfast. Fee for breakfast: €10/night
The possibility of providing a bicycle is appreciated.

period
1 - 21 March 2025
18 May - 2 June 2025

where
In Ghent or Ghent periphery with good accessibility to the Bijlokesite.

how
If you would like to offer a room for one of these periods or for the entire period, please register via this form.
We will then contact you soon for an interview.

published on: 19.11.24