At a meeting in Athens, Greece, the Moving Balkans artistic board, together with two international dance experts, selected ten works from almost 180 applications. The selected productions reflect the diversity, creativity and innovation of the contemporary dance scene in the Balkans.
The 10 selected artists and collectives and their works
- Patricia Apergi: The House of Trouble (Greece)
- Filiz Bozkuş Al: GONG (Türkiye)
- Saša Božić: AGENDA (Croatia)
- Emese Cuhorka & Csaba Molnár: Masterwork for Six Dancers (Slovenia)
- Simona Deaconescu & Vanessa Goodman: BLOT – Body Line of Thought (Romania)
- Stanislav Genadiev: Saline Nebula (Bulgaria)
- Linda Kapetanea & Jozef Fruček: Silence (Greece)
- Christiana Kosiari: RUNWAY (Greece)
- Barbara Matijević & Giuseppe Chico: Screenagers Vol.2 (Croatia)
- Marko Milić: DILF (Serbia)
An opportunity to connect and exchange
The Moving Balkans Contemporary Dance Showcase will offer artists a unique opportunity to present their work to an international audience of dance professionals, cultural organisations and the general public. The event aims to strengthen the artistic network and encourage dialogue, exchange and future collaborations within and beyond the region.
In the coming weeks, we will share more information about the festival programme, the artists, and opportunities and activities taking place before and after the event. Stay tuned for announcements about workshops, networking events and other ways to get involved.
Key information
- Dates: 10–13 May 2025
- Cities: Ljubljana, Slovenia; Rijeka and Zagreb, Croatia
- Programme: 10 selected contemporary dance productions
For more information about the Moving Balkans Contemporary Dance Showcase, the selected artists and upcoming events, visit www.movingbalkans.eu or contact info@movingbalkans.eu.
About Moving Balkans
Established in early 2024 and co-funded by the European Union, the Moving Balkans contemporary dance platform aims to increase the visibility and competitiveness of contemporary dance from the Balkans on the global stage and support the creative potential of dance artists in the region.
The platform brings together leading dance organisations from across the Balkans. Through festivals, workshops, touring performances and other initiatives, it encourages innovation, creates opportunities for artistic exchange and builds a vibrant contemporary dance network in the region.
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