contact

Reach out at bodywatani@gmail.com for inquiries about performance, touring, teaching, and workshop commissions. Follow us at @bodywatani on Instagram. You can also reach out to our artistic directors at leilaawada018@gmail.com and noelleawa@gmail.com.

work with us

We are based between Minneapolis, MN and Beirut, Lebanon. We are available for opportunities in these cities but interested to travel and connect elsewhere if resources and schedules allow. The following works are available for commission: TERRANEA Hakawatia of the Sea (ensemble of 6 artists) and YISSH (solo work and minimal tech).

calendar

2024

April 26-27 | Macalester College: Spring Dance Concert
Where Should the Birds Fly After the Last Sky (Premiere)
Choreographed student ensemble work by Leila Awadallah
Macalester College, St. Paul,

May 31-June 1 | Isolated Acts
Returned Arrived (Premiere)
Choreographed solo by Noelle Awadallah
Red Eye Theater, Minneapolis

May | Ragdale Residency
Leila Awadallah: Artist Residency to work on McKnight solo
Lake Forest, IL

June | McKnight International Choreographer
Hosting Meryl Zaytoun Murman:
Workshops June 1, 2, 28 in the Twin Cities

September | McKnight SOLO Show
Leila Awadallah premieres new solo choreographed by Alexandre Paulkevitch
Cowles Center, Minneapolis

November 1-3 2024 | Body Watani Premiere of After the Last Sky
Southern Theater, Minneapolis