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

By HUSSEIN MALLA

Posted 9/13/25

BEIRUT (AP) — 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 …

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

Alexandre Paulikevitch performs on stage at a theatre in Beirut, Lebanon, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Posted Saturday, September 13, 2025 1:29 am

By HUSSEIN MALLA

BEIRUT (AP) — 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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