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.
This playful and interactive event for your classroom and gym opens the door to the world of contemporary dance. Equipped with VR headsets, young audiences are stepping directly into the performance, experiencing dance from the centre of the action and closer to the dancers than ever before.
Beware, Dance! 360 invites them to discover how dance is created and how every body has its own unique way of expressing itself. 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!
Featuring some of En–Knap Group’s most memorable dance moments, the performance combines humour, curiosity and participation to make contemporary dance approachable and fun. Guided by the virtous skill and warm personality of the dancers, children have a chance to take a look behind the scenes and embark on an interactive adventure of their own. In the second part, students continue with a dance workshop led by our team, exploring some of the themes and ideas they encountered in the performance.
- Suitable for ➝ primary school 3rd cycle, secondary school
- Themes ➝ contemporary dance, artistic processes, critical thinking, performing arts.