Bassam Abou Diab / collaborator

Bassam Abou Diab is a Lebanese actor, dancer, and choreographer focusing on contemporary dance and folklore. He has been dancing with Maqamat Dance Company for several years where he worked on four creations: “Mushrooms and Fig Leaves”, “Hibr”, “That Part of Heaven” and “Watadour”.

Bassam has also performed in many theater plays with different directors in Lebanon like Nidal al Ashkar, Jawad al Asadi, Ossama Halal, Rouaida al Ghali, Badih Abou Chakra, and Malek Andary. In addition, he created, choreographed, and danced in 5 performances: "not connected", "under the flesh", “Of What I remember”, “Eternal” and “Pina My Love”.

Bassam has co-created a performance titled “Incontro” with Jacopo Jenna, and another co-creation project titled “Who cares” with four young Mediterranean choreographers. He also directed and choreographed “The Siege/L’Assedio” with Monica Ciarcelluti and “home” for Green/Dance entropy company which was presented in New York City, New York. The performances are based on a ‘Rituals and movements’ workshop that he developed and facilitated.

Follow Bassam’s work via:
- Instagram: @bassamaboudiab
- Website: beirutphysicallab.org