A full-day outdoor movement program inspired from principles of contemporary dance designed to be enjoyed by anyone.

And So We Move! travels to Mhaidthe.

This beautiful village in the heart of the Metn mountains celebrates every year a 68 year old tradition of kite flying. During one day, villagers of all ages gather in the windiest spot and after a week of construction, boast their kite making skills and playfully compete for the highest flying kite. Eid el Tayaran, as it is called, creates an atmosphere of fun and spontaneity among all the participants. In this ambiance, you shall move! Liberating yourself of everyday tensions and rediscovering the innocent and simple pleasure of moving in your body.

On Sunday August 31, we invite you to enjoy a day of movement and tradition, as you discover this village and relive childhood memories. Corinne Skaff will propose a movement session based on contemporary dance priniciples to reconnect you with your body, find fluidity in your joints and freedom in your movement. Come together with others to engage in a different kind of dynamic and collaborative group work, learning to make creative use of your body in space.

Move and fly with us in Mhaidthe, experience a sense of joy that only the body knows.

Audience:

Contemporary dance principles will be made accessible and beneficial to non-dancers. Open to any individual with no prior experience in dance or specific movement skills. Any individual with no prior experience in dance or any specific movement skills required.

Program:

- Morning Session: Warm ups and a series of guided exercises introducing new movement / dance skills which aim to empower the individual.

- Mid-day Break: Participation in Kite Flying Celebration, lunch with Rabih Yammine, an energizing, light and creative menu (a vegetarian menu is available). Leisure time to rest.

- Afternoon Session: Ensemble exercises and a series of guided improvisations which aim to explore creative concepts.

What to bring with you:

Comfortable sweat pants and long sleeve shirt, sweater for break time, knee pads if you have sensitive knees, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat. Keep in mind you will be dancing barefoot on a smooth secure dance platform under the shade.

Payment deadline:

Thursday August 28, 2014. Places are limited.

How to buy your tickets?

- Either buy your tickets in any Khoury Home / Malik's Bookshop Branch

- Or book your ticket online and either pay by credit card or at any OMT/Cash United branch. To do so, follow the steps below:

1. Log in or signup if you do not already have an account, and follow the following steps:

2. Choose the quantity of tickets you want to purchase

3. Click on Checkout

4. fill up the registration form

5. Check the Order Summary to make sure of the order then choose your preferred payment option:

· VISA/MasterCard· PinPay
· Offline with Cash United (you will receive an order number that you will present at any branch, settle and then you will receive your tickets by email)
· Offline with OMT (you will receive an order number that you will present at any branch, settle and then you will receive your tickets by email)

6. Click on Checkout and follow each option's specific instructions

About the trainer:

Corinne Skaff is a contemporary dance artist. She has followed dance all over the world: studied in Lebanon & Paris, and participated in festivals in Vienna, Mexico & Lebanon. With her multidisciplinary background in contemporary dance, classical ballet, salsa, contact improvisation, physical theatre, yoga, and martial arts, she has designed her own workshop approach to teaching dancers and non-dancers of all ages. She currently teaches movement in American Community School & contemporary dance in Art & Movement Dance Institute, Jal el Dib.

About the Kite Flying Celebration:

In Mhaidtheh village the tradition of kite flying has been ongoing since 1946. After an interruption during the civil war, Eid el Tayaran celebration was resumed eight years ago upon the initiative of Salah Skaff. Back in the time of the fathers and grandfathers of this village, this activity was taken very seriously by all the villagers. Boys and girls, young and old would team up during an entire week to build their paper kites. They would then compete for the highest and most beautifully designed kite on Kite Flying Celebration day. Awards would be distributed a week later in a Dancing dinner with the election of Miss Tayaran. Check out details of the program on their Facebook event page.