Kinitiras Choreography Lab was established in Spring 2011 with the aim to open a much needed space for experienced artists to continue their personal and professional development. This Lab makes available time, space and mentor support in order for the artists to question and experiment, to be able to have dialogues with other artists, as well as to become acquainted with current debates affecting dance practice today. The Lab, creating a multicultural environment, is an important innovation within the dance sector in Greece. It aims to nurture articulate practitioners who are able to engage with three aspects of creative production: concepts, practice and analysis which are seen as mutually interdependent in artistic experimentation and growth.
Kinitiras Choreography Lab is delivered as a four week-100 hours intensive, containing 50 hours with sessions led by international and high profile guest artists-researchers, followed by a further 50 hours of independent research time that leads to the creation, management and delivery of an independent project of artistic research. Participants receive a certificate of learning in line with the ECTS which details the learning hours and outcomes. As part of the skills acquired in the Lab, participants are introduced to reflective writing and archiving processes, through the lab’s blog (http://www.kinitiraschoreolab.blogspot.com/">http://www.kinitiraschoreolab.blogspot.com). The outcomes of the Lab will be shown in an informal presentation open to the general public at Kinitiras Studio.
The following artists will be contributing to the 4th Kinitiras Choreography Lab:
Ana Sanchez-Colberg
Ana Sanchez-Colberg is artistic director of the Theatre enCorps, Coordinator of the dance sector of DEREE College and professor of choreography and composition at University Dance and Circus Stockholm. Ana also acts as the main mentor and director of the Lab.
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Kiriakos Spirou (18-19 July)
Kiriakos Spirou has been central to the Lab development since its inception and contributes to sessions on interdisciplinary practice, especially in relation to the relationship between sound/ body-music/ choreography. Kiriakos also offers technical support to the participants on sound accompaniment and the documentation of their works.
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Andreas Dyrdal (8-9 July)
Andreas Dyrdal completed his professional training at Laban, London, where he was awarded the Simone Michelle Award in Choreography. As a freelance-performer/ interpreter he has worked for a wide range of artist within the performing domain and in a wide range of styles. Since 2005 he has been making a name for himself as an independent choreographer under the name ‘a works’ and presented internationally in Portugal, Norway and England.
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Dimitris Karalis (11-12 July)
Dimitris Karalis studied theory of European music, Byzantine music, flute, piano, saz, theatre, history and archaeology. He obtained an MA in Advanced Theater Practice at the Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London. His artistic research focus lies on the relation of aural and visual elements in theatre. He has worked with many renowned international companies including Mabu Mines Theatre Company (New York, 2006) for the production of Aeschylus “Libation Bearers” (Patras Cultural Capital of Europe 2006), as music director for the piece “We: Implicated and Complicated”, in collaboration with Ana Sanchez-Colberg (University of Dance and Circus Stockholm). He is currently collaborating with Androniki Marathaki and jazz musician Yannis Kassetas on the project Moving Sounds.
Androniki Marathaki (11-12 July)
Androniki Marathaki studied Conservation of Arts and Antiquities and dance. She received a scholarship from I.K.Y. in dance to pursue MA studies at Central School of Speech and Drama where she completed the MA in Performance Practices and Research. She has presented two performances under the name of her Practice as Research “modulated choreographies”. She has collaborated with various artists including Vanio Papadeli, Eva Pyrnokoki, Giannis Karounis group and Dimitris Karalis group. Androniki’s interest, as a creator, performer and dance teacher, is focused on the relation of dancing/moving and performing.
http://www.kinitiraschoreolabprojects.blogspot.gr/p/androniki-marathaki.html">http://www.kinitiraschoreolabprojects.blogspot.gr/p/androniki-marathaki.html
John Paul Zaccarini (15-16 July)
Independent choreographer and performer, director of the F/Z Company in the UK and ex member of the DV8 Physical Theatre, John Paul is a PhD candidate of the University Of Stockholm Department Of Theatre Studies. His work focuses on interdisciplinary dialogues between dance, theatre, film and circus. He is a member of the university teaching staff of The Circus Space London and Bristol’s Circomedia.
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Lab schedule:
10.30-12.00: Optional dance class (not included in the lab fees)
12.30-15.30: Lab sessions with artists and mentor
15.30-17.00: Lab time for participants’ own research
Details of the specific content of each workshop will be available by the end of Match.
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For information and application process: kinitiraschoreolab@gmail.com
Application deadline: 10th May
Fees: 350 euros for Greek applicants for early registration and fee payment by April 30th. After that, 450 euros (200 euros on acceptance of the application and payoff to the end of June).
International applicants: 350 euros
* Photo by: Alexander Koromilas / KOROMILAS Photo & Imaging.
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