The 10 selected performances will be presented from 10–13 May 2025, across Ljubljana, Rijeka, and
Zagreb. Dive into the vibrant world of contemporary dance as we spotlight some of the most visionary
creators from the Balkan region.
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Aleși dintr-un grup extrem de competitiv de aproape 180 de candidați, cei 10 artiști finali au fost selectați de Consiliul Artistic al platformei Moving Balkans, alături de doi experți internaționali în dans, în cadrul unei întâlnire care a avut loc la Atena, Grecia. Lucrările alese reflectă diversitatea, creativitatea și inovarea care definesc scena dansului contemporan din Balcani.
Chosen from a highly competitive pool of close to 180 applicants, the final 10 artists were selected by
the Artistic Board of the Moving Balkans platform, alongside two international dance experts, during a
meeting held in Athens, Greece. The works chosen reflect the diversity, creativity, and innovation that
define the contemporary dance scene in the Balkans.
The selected artists/collectives (in alphabetical order) and their works:
- Marko Milić: DILF (Serbia)
- Patricia Apergi (Aerites Dance Company): The House of Trouble (Greece)
- Filiz Bozkuş Al (GONG Sahne): GONG (Turkey)
- Simone Aughterlony & Saša Božić (de facto theatre group): AGENDA (Croatia)
- Emese Cuhorka & Csaba Molnár (En-Knap Group): Masterwork for Six Dancers (Slovenia)
- Simona Deaconescu & Vanessa Goodman (Tangaj Collective): BLOT – Body Line of Thought
(Romania) - Stanislav Genadiev & Violeta Vitanova: Saline Nebula (Bulgaria)
- Linda Kapetanea & Jozef Fruček (RootlessRoot): Silence (Greece)
- Christiana Kosiari: RUNWAY (Greece)
- Barbara Matijević & Giuseppe Chico (Premier Stratagème & Omnibus): Screenagers Vol.2 (Croatia)
SCHEDULE available HERE
The Moving Balkans Contemporary Dance Showcase will be a unique opportunity for these
talented artists to present their works to an international audience of dance professionals, arts,
organizations, and the public. It aims to create an artistic network that fosters dialogue, exchange, and
future collaborations across the region and beyond.
In the coming weeks, we will be sharing more information about the artists, and the opportunities and
activities taking place in the days before and after the showcase.
Stay tuned for announcements about workshops, networking events, and other ways to get involved.
Full performance & Dance Scape schedule:
10 MAY, LJUBLJANA (SI)
- 6:00 PM / Ljubljana Puppet Theatre
Christiana Kosiari: RUNWAY
40 min - 8:00 PM / Španski borci
Emese Cuhorka & Csaba Molnár: Masterwork for Six Dancers
60 min
11 MAY, LJUBLJANA (SI)
- 11:00 AM / Ljubljana Puppet Theatre
Filiz Bozkuş Al: GONG
40 min - 4:00 PM / The Old Power Station
Stanislav Genadiev & Violeta Vitanova: Saline Nebula
40 min - 6:00 PM / Kino Šiška
DANCE SCAPE: Jan Rozman
20 min - 6:30 PM / Kino Šiška
DANCE SCAPE: Magdalena Reiter
20 min - 7:00 PM / Kino Šiška
DANCE SCAPE: Aris Papadopoulos & Martha Pasakopoulou
20 min
- 8:00 PM / Kino Šiška
Patricia Apergi: The House of Trouble
70 min
12 MAY, RIJEKA (HR)
- 3:00 PM / Filodrammatica
Marko Milić: DILF (SHOW 1)
35 min - 4:30 PM / Croatian Cultural Center
DANCE SCAPE: Gentian Doda
20 min - 5:00 PM / Croatian Cultural Center
DANCE SCAPE: Ivana Balabanova
20 min - 5:30 PM / Croatian Cultural Center
DANCE SCAPE: Sofia Mavragani
20 min - 6:30 PM / Filodrammatica
Marko Milić: DILF (SHOW 2)
35 min - 8:00 PM / Croatian Cultural Center
Linda Kapetanea & Jozef Fruček: Silence
60 min
13 MAY, ZAGREB (HR)
- 2:00 PM / Travno Cultural Centre
Barbara Matijević & Giuseppe Chico: Screenagers Vol.2
65 min - 5:00 PM / Gavella Theatre
Simona Deaconescu & Vanessa Goodman: BLOT – Body Line of Thought (SHOW 1)
45 min - 5:00 PM / Zagreb Dance Center
Simone Aughterlony & Saša Božić: AGENDA (SHOW 1)
60 min - 8:00 PM / Gavella Theatre
Simona Deaconescu & Vanessa Goodman: BLOT – Body Line of Thought (SHOW 2)
45 min
- 8:00 PM / Zagreb Dance Center
Simone Aughterlony & Saša Božić: AGENDA (SHOW 2)
60 min
The Moving Balkans platform was launched in early 2024, co-funded by the European Union, with the mission of enhancing the visibility and competitiveness of Balkan contemporary dance on a global stage. Through this showcase and other initiatives, Moving Balkans is committed to supporting and elevating the creative potential of the region’s dance artists.
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