And So We Move! 4th Edition

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Summer is here! And So We Move! is back.

For our 4th edition, we are traveling to Bnabil, a charming village in the Metn Mountains, on August 1st, 2nd & 5th.

Red-tiled rooftops, tall pine trees and fresh air accompany you as you leave the city and make your way to our dance floor nestled in this green valley. White ducks swimming in a pond in the midst of a pear grove, with a glimpse of the neighbouring village in the distance, You Will Move!

In this inspiring setting, you will tap into your natural movement and reconnect with your body through the exploration of different dance practices. Whether or not you have a background in dance or movement, And So We Move! welcomes you to enjoy a series of moving days, inspired by contemporary dance, designed for people who want to bring more dance into their lives.

Join us as we come together, root our centers and find common ground in the hidden green of the mountains.

ABOUT COLLABORATORS & PARTNERS: Read about them on our website

PHOTOS & VIDEOS FROM 2014 EDITION: Check our website

SCHEDULE:

Our Programs are spread over 3 days with different rates, make sure to specify the date to find the tickets below. For more details about the workshops, click on the "read more" links:

SATURDAY AUGUST 1, 2015: $80 for full-day with lunch, snacks & water OR half days without lunch for $40 each

10am - 1pm | INFUSIONS | $40
Contemporary Dance meets Street Dance
with Caroline Hatem & Rania El Khoury
*Experience in contemporary dance and/or street dance required
Infusions combines elements of different dance styles: jazz, street dance, contemporary, various tribal stump dances, and even some oriental moves. read more >

3pm - 6pm | MELTING GRAVITY | $40

Contact Improvisation
with Yara Boustany & Lisa Chehade - BCI
*No prior experience in dance required
Melting Gravity is a contact improvisation session that aims to develop a sense of trust and "let go" through a series of breathing and weight exercises. read more >

6:30pm - 9pm | OPEN JAM | $5

What better way to end the day than to move freely as the sun sets! Bring your instruments and your dancing bodies and join us for an improv and contact jam session open to all our participants.

SUNDAY AUGUST 2, 2015: $80 for full-day with lunch, snacks & water

10am - 6pm | KICK OFF YOUR SHOES, LET'S DANCE!

Movement based Contemporary Dance
with Corinne Skaff
*No prior experience in dance or any form of movement required
Kick Off Your Shoes, Let's Dance! is a full day movement program inviting you to explore tools inspired by contemporary dance practices, combing technique, creativity and playfulness. read more >

WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST 2015

$40 for Mom and 1 Kid Playdate for half day, snacks, water, & painting material

$60 for Mom and 2 Kids Playdate for half day, snacks, water, & painting material

$80 for Mom and 3 Kids Playdate for half day, snacks, water, & painting material

3pm - 6:30pm | MOMS AND KIDS PLAYDATE

Contemporary Dance meets Painting
with Corinne Skaff & Inna Kharrat
*For mothers & kids, ages 7 and up
*No prior experience in dance or any form of movement required

Dancing and painting in the middle of nature, can it get any better? While the kids are learning basic movement techniques with Corinne, moms will be socializing, exchanging recipes and tips with chef Rabih Yammine, or exploring the Bnabil valley. While the moms are moving, the kids will be painting with Inna! read more >

PRACTICAL DETAILS:

Transportation: Carpooling will be organized by the And So We Move! team
Meeting Point & Time: Forum de Beirut Parking Lot, Karantina! 1hour 15minutes prior to the workshop time.
What to bring: Comfortable sweat pants or shorts, a long sleeve shirt, a t-shirt, a cover-up for break time, knee pads (for sensitive knees), sunscreen, sunglasses, hat.* Keep in mind you will be dancing barefoot on a smooth secure dance platform in the shade.

RESERVATION DEADLINE: Thursday July 30, 2015. Places are limited. First come, first served.

RESERVATION & PAYMENT METHOD:

Choose the date of the workshop you want to attend, then enter the quantity for the ticket of either individual workshop or full day package
Choose between 3 alternative payment methods:

Head to any Khoury home / Malik's Bookshop branch / AltCity to pay directly.
Pay online here.
Pay at any Libanpost/Cash United branch - follow these steps:
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/Libanpost (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.

For assistance in booking:contact iHjoz team on 01-752 752 | 03-03 11 83
For your questions and inquiries: contact Romy Assouad on: contact@yaraqa.com or 03-884 160

Organizer

Contact

Yaraqa

YARAQA believes that dance and movement can serve the community as more than just a performance art. In being open to new settings and new ways of working, YARAQA accelerates and explores the application of dance at the crossroad of disciplines, spaces, and publics. It does so by designing and facilitating creative dance/movement-led experiences for individuals, organizations, and companies, placing the dance/movement artists at the heart of the work and focusing on new modalities for professional collaboration.

Organizer Profile

Venue

Directions

Bnabil, Metn

Bnabil, Lebanon

Partners

Jens Bjerregaard / Aurora Borealis

Sami Dagher Photography

Collectif Kahraba

Naharnet

Ihjoz

Caroline Hatem

Rania El Khoury

Lisette Chehade

Yara Boustany

Inna Kharrat

Ghina Daou

Ranya Hajjar

Romy Lynn Attieh

Rabih Yammine