Iztok Kovač is a choreographer and founder of En–Knap. Following the international success of his solo How I Caught a Falcon (1991), he became one of the key figures in the development of Slovenian contemporary dance. He founded En–Knap Group, Slovenia's first permanent contemporary dance ensemble, and serves as artistic director of both En–Knap and the Španski borci Cultural Centre. His works have toured internationally for more than three decades. Additionally, his artistic practice includes six dance films, international pedagogical work, guest choreography and the direction of major national events in Slovenia. During the Covid period, he initiated Stage360, developing dance works in virtual reality.
A special place within Generations belongs to Ant Ferocious, an interactive dance performance for the youngest audiences inspired by the beloved Slovenian children's song by Branko Rudolf and Marijan Vodopivec. Premiered in 2014 and performed continuously for more than a decade, the production combines dance, music, storytelling and participation to address themes of friendship, responsibility and coexistence. Children do not remain spectators: they sing, dance and join the performers on stage, while accompanying educational materials and interactive video content extend the experience beyond the theatre. Through one of En–Knap’s longest-running productions (originally created in 2014, updated in 2020), 10.000 children have encountered contemporary dance for the first time.
Suitable for ➝ kindergarten 2+, primary school 1st cycle
Themes ➝ friendship, conflict and reconciliation, emotions, communication, empathy