The Rooster -2014

The Rooster is a Palestinian/Lebanese production, influenced by ‘dabke’ folk dance, conveying the social and political experience of the region through the character of Al-Deek, the Rooster.The piece features music by El-Funoun and Syrian poetry by Nizar Qabbani, and uses the characteristics of Al-Deek to examine chauvinism and dictatorship.

Concept and Choreography: Ata Khatab (El-Funoun) and Malik Indari

Music: El-Funoun Dance Troupe

Dancers: Bassam Abu Diab, Nidal Abu Diab and El-Funoun Dancers (Ata Khatab, Mohammed Khwaeira, Samer Karaja, Majdi Karakra, Khaled Abu Saber)

Costumes: El-Funoun Dance Troupe