“Endless Peripheral Border- Amman” is a choreographed chaos that explores the  theme of borders and their impact on our world. Directed by New York’s internationally acclaimed artist, Yoshiko Chuma, and co-directed by Jordan-based Ryuji Yamaguchi, twenty dancers and musicians will create a whirlwind of an experience.

Concept: Yoshiko Chuma
Direction: Yoshiko Chuma and Ryuji Yamaguchi
Produced by Midan-Amman Dance Lab, as part of Factory’s Jordan Art Residency & Studios Program (JARS) at Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts
Supported by Jordan National Gallery and King’s Academy
Assistant Director: Emran Al-amareen
Music: Saowah Music Group
Performers: Ahmad Jouhar, Anas Qatawe, Cedric Bezin, Elisabeth Carruel, Emran Al-amareen, Ibrahim Alzoubi, Kafa Gazawi,Kenzy Aldaher, Linn Jansson, Lour Madanat, Mahmoud Shraim, Malek Waseem,Manon Dumortier, Maxim Adham, Raad Tabari, Reema Asendar, Ryuji Yamaguchi, Salleh Bellagon, Tala Asendar, Wafa’ Alsangalawi.

Yoshiko Chuma and Ryuji Yamaguchi have created 9 major works in Jordan and Palestine Between 2007 and 2023, their work has involved over 100 Jordanian and Palestinian artists, and has been supported by the Japan Foundation three times, the Mid-Atlantic Fund, and the A.M. Qattan Foundation, allowing 40 Japanese and American artists to travel to the region.

This Event is part of “Midan– Dance Performance”, a monthly event organized and produced by “Midan: Amman Dance Lab” (@midandance), a contemporary dance company in residence at Factory’s Jordan Art Residency & Studios Program (JARS) (@factory_jordan) – The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts (@jngfa). As part of the residency, Midan: Amman Dance Lab also offers ongoing programming of dance technique classes, ChoreoLab, and dance/music improvisation jams.