You can be a passionate artist who has the potential to be an extraordinary performer. And Dubai has no shortage for talented people. The city, with its vibrant cultural diversity, has a pool of talent in the field of music, art and filmmaking, among other forms of art.
Poetess Zeina Hashem Beck performs at Courtyard Playhouse in Dubai on Friday.- KT photos by Juidin Bernarrd
However, unless there is a platform to display creative talents, every artist knows that his life’s work is pointless.
As a welcome relief, that is where BreaKThrough comes in. BreaKThrough is the UAE’s first mixed arts platform that aims to nurture and promote the arts and entertainment scene by bridging the gap between rising and established artists and their respective art forms.
The first installment of the mixed arts show opened to a small, intimate crowd on Friday (March 28) at the Courtyard Playhouse.
Two acts consisting of seven performers performed spoken word, dance and music; and screened original films. The brainchild of Indian national Fabian Martin and Russian national Elena Solina, the first installment was a smashing success among those who attended.
Solina, who is an entrepreneur and the manager of the band ‘Behold the Locus’, said: “The whole point of BreaKThrough is to create a platform for passionate artists who are eager to perform.”
Excited participants getting ready for their on-stage performances.
Martin, the lead guitarist and spokesperson of Behold the Locus, who worked alongside Solina to make BreaKThrough a reality, said: “This is something I have been working on for about a year now. It is something all of us are passionate about. Dubai has several big venues for big performers and big artists. But there is nothing for smaller artists, which is not very encouraging for young upcoming artists.”
The acts included Jruzz Merca, a Dubai-based Commercial photographer and videographer; contemporary dance duo Guin and Talin Harbiyan; solo dancer Tara Tibos; poets Daabelle Gutierrez, and Zeina Hashem Beck; filmmaker Faisal Hashmi; and musicians Behold the Locus, and The Younglings.
Martin added: “We are looking to make this a monthly event and are open to getting artists from different creative backgrounds.”
Award winning UAE based short filmmaker Faisal Hashmi, who premiered his short movie ‘Scrambled’, said: “The event was great mainly because it was a cozy setup and even if people goofed up, the crowd encouraged them to carry on.”
Tara Tibos, who performed a contemporary/ballet piece, said: “My piece basically depicts the life of a dancer. The sacrifice, hard work and dedication that comes along with taking up the career of a dancer.”
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