Ezzat Ezzat Dance Company, Joon Dance

A double bill of contemporary dance choreographed and performed by two young independent dance companies, each playing significant roles in the development of contemporary dance for the future of Egypt. Both performances explore aspects of contemporary Egyptian culture and have each been supported by the British Council.

Belbaladi (Premier) - Ezzat Ezzat Dance Company

The UK premier of contemporary dance piece Belbaladi - an exploration of the most common gestures used in Egyptian body language, set to a score of Mahraganat: a music that comes from the heart of the Egyptian society.

Belbaladi represents independent dance studio Ezzat Ezzat’s journey to find a style of movement that emerges from the Egyptian people – one that is influenced by this complex ancient society, mixed with a contemporary sense of humour.

Ancient Modernity - Joon Dance

Choreographer and dance artist Zosia Jo brings together her multidisciplinary interests of spoken word, theatre and dance to create a living, breathing, dancing museum of modern Egyptian culture. There will be no pharaohs, no hieroglyphs and no talk of revolution. Performed by Egyptian dance artist Aly Khamees.

A discussion event, Freedom Hour, will follow these performances, at 8:30pm.