Photos of a male dancer in Beirut who challenges social norms with his performances

13 Sep 2025 • 1:29 PM MYT
The Independent
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Lebanese dancer Alexandre Paulikevitch wears a dress and corset as he undulates to classical Arabic music at his sold-out performance in Beirut. He dances in a way largely seen as exclusive to women, challenging traditional social and gender norms, and angering fundamentalist Christian and Muslim groups.

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