Badke Remix Residency First Stage Completed

LaGeste & Stereo48 have successfully completed the first stage of the Badke Remix Residency, bringing together 12 Palestinian dancers from March 1st to 22nd at LaGeste Studio in Ghent, Belgium. Throughout these three weeks, the dancers worked, danced, shared experiences, and collaborated closely.

Despite initial challenges with visas and travel permissions, all 12 dancers arrived in Ghent, where they worked with choreographers Ata Khattab & Amir Sabra. The residency concluded with an intimate presentation in the studio, attended by local choreographers, directors, and members of the hosting team.

In a heartfelt act of support and cultural exchange, more than 15 families in Ghent opened their homes to the dancers, helping to overcome funding challenges while fostering a deeper connection between Palestine and Belgium.

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©Kurt Van der Elst

Upcoming Residency & Premiere

The second stage of the residency will take place in Ghent (May 18 – June 1) before continuing in Brussels (June 2 – June 10).
The world premiere of Badke Remix will be at KVS Brussels on June 11, followed by performances on June 12 & 13.

Credits

Choreography:
Amir Sabra & Ata Khattab

Dance & Creation:
Abdallah Damra, Bresa Ayub, Dima Zahran, Hamza Damra, Marah Haj, Mohammed Al Tayeh, Rebecca Kaoud, Rima Baransi, Samer Raya, Shahd Jabarin

Soundtrack:
Naser Al-Faris (edited by Sam Serruys)

Sound:
Hanne Nuyttens

Light:
Ine Van Bortel

Based on:
Badke (2013) by Koen Augustijnen, Rosalba Torres Guerrero, Hildegard De Vuyst

Touring:
Sepehr Sharifzadeh (LaGeste)

Production & Support

Production: LaGeste | Stereo48
Co-Production: KVS | Viernulvier
In Collaboration With: Siamese Cie (Gloed vzw)
Supported by: City of Ghent, Flemish Authorities, and the Belgian Federal Government’s Tax Shelter measurethrough Flanders Tax Shelter