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.
What do dancers think about when they dance? Where do ideas for performances come from? And why do some people call rolling on the floor art? Everything you always wanted to know about contemporary dance and never dared to ask!
The performance continues the educational tone, which the Beware Dance! series has been known for many years. Since the premiere of the first edition in 2010, more than 10,000 young people have attended the performances. Building on this legacy, the newest piece develops a communicative theatrical experience that engages young audiences through the aesthetics and logic of contemporary audiovisual media.
Live dance intertwines with video footage, projections, archival material, digital imagery and experimental modes of video presentation that expand the stage space and create a visual language familiar to younger generations. Acclaimed host and improviser Juš Milčinski establishes a direct connection between the stage and the audience, guiding viewers into the world of contemporary dance with humour and ease. His presence creates an atmosphere of curiosity and shared reflection.
Suitable for ➝ primary school 3rd cycle, secondary school
Themes ➝ dance, artistic processes, critical thinking