MEKTOUB
Karima El Aidaoui (Morocco)
23.07 | 21:30 | Mikis Theodorakis theatre
Tickets: 17€ regular – 14€ student, unemployed | For 2 performances
After exploring urban dance, Karima turned to contemporary dance in 2020. She has collaborated with various companies and taught in several cultural centers. In 2023, she presented Mektoub, her first solo creation, in collaboration with Omar Chakor, a music producer blending electronic sounds with Moroccan influences. The project combines authentic movement, metaphorical scenography, and a reflection on life’s struggles and traditions.
“Mektoub” is a solo choreographic piece blending dance and theatricality, exploring a fundamental question: Is marriage a personal choice or Mektoub?
In Arabic, “Mektoub” literally means “it is written”. It reflects the belief in a higher force that determines the course of life.
Through movement, the piece delves into the intimacy of women’s emotions and sensitivities in response to tensions related to age, marriage, and the cultural, social, and familial pressures of traditional Moroccan society. It invites reflection on how these constraints shape women’s trajectories and influence their identities.
Choreography & Performance: Karima El Aidaoui
Sound creator: Omar Chakor
23 July | 21:30 | Mikis Theodorakis theatre
Karima El Aidaoui – MEKTOUB
