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Dance and movement research workshop

The workshop starts with a score of movement improvisation in an atmospheric soundscape. Through this soundscape-score the participants are guided in a half-hour physical, imaginative and mental warm-up in a “ritual” that combines elements from somatic practices and from collective rituals that contain dance (concerts, celebrations, etc.), it focuses on relaxing the neck and cultivates a different perception of space, gravity and the body. At the same time, it cultivates relationships of collectivity and community in the group, while giving space to each one individually. Finally, in combination with the sound atmosphere, it activates imagination and memory.
Then with a series of movement and verbal tools, exercises and games the participants will explore the state of trance. Repetitive movements, rhythm, trust, “letting go” will be the main axes of the workshop.
Overall, the workshop invites participants to seek and practice those moments of flow and balance between individual and group, inner grounding and openness to the world.

Stali Symeon

Stali Simeon studied Political Science at university of Athens and Dance at Aktina Higher Professional School of Dance. She continues with post-graduate studies in Dance at the Antwerp Conservatory doing research on the corporeality and rituals of the social fringe. As part of her postgraduate research “This Dance Is Not For You” she participated in the residency 10 days to 10′, in the summer residencies at P.A.R.T.S. and DeSingel. Her work Eternally Alive, participated in the Container Festival in Thessaloniki, was presented in Athens at M54, and later a second version of the work Eternally Alive- A2 at the “On Bodies” Festival at the Dance House Nicosia. Since 2020 she collaborates with the BPM theater group as a choreographer (Rematia Festival, Mavromichali Theatre, PLYFA, Neos Kosmos Theatre, All Greece one Culture). In recent years she has participated as a dancer-performer in the creations of: La Coja Dansa, Belleville collective, Kiki Baka, Vaso Giannakopoulou, Sandra Grimma, Elisavet Pliakostathi, Hara Kassaraki, Varvara Bardaka, Anthi Drilia, Sofia Kouloukouri. She teaches dance and yoga.

Cost: 40 euro
* Για τους μαθητές και τις μαθήτριες του Κέντρου Χορού και Παραστατικών Τεχνών Ακροποδητί, φοιτητές-τριες, ανέργους-ες: 35 euro

Safety is a concept that has been heard frequently in recent years, especially in therapeutic areas. To be safe, to be careful, to protect our space.
Does the use of this word, however, in some cases begin to reach the limits of fear and overprotection, bringing us to a position of defense?
What if we replaced security with trust?
Feeling trusting instead of feeling safe?
In this seminar we will explore these concepts on the basis of the Muladhara chakra, our foundation, in a combination of yoga practice and drama therapy.
The purpose is to engage with these concepts physically, emotionally and mentally, through a creative encounter with self and others.
No previous experience is needed, just an appetite for exploration.

May we meet!

Master class: Echoes. An insight into contemporary sounds in ruins

The Austrian composer Egid Jöchl deals with various musical genres, mainly contemporary music and sound installations. In April 2024, he staged the opera “Idyll” as a live sound installation in a castle ruin in the mountains of Tirol. The musicians were positioned at various points in the ruin and the audience was sounded in the middle.
On actors was completely waived the plot ran through chat messages. The background formed the ruin and the view into the Inntal at sunset. The main component was the music that was built around the audience with echo effects. Egid Jöchl will give an insight into his work with a focus on this work?

The masterclass will be held in English.

Egid Joechl

Egid Joechl was born on December 7, 1982, in Kitzbühel and grew up in the area. He studied composition and music theory at the University of Art in Graz and took part in various master classes. He writes works for different line-ups and different styles, with a focus on New music and Sound installations. In 2018 he was Artist in Residence in Lisbon and in 2019 in New York. In 2020 he was awarded the Hilde Zach Composition Scholarship from the City of Innsbruck. Egid Joechl currently lives and works in Innsbruck.
Link: www.joechl-music.com

Cost: 30 euro
* Για τους μαθητές και τις μαθήτριες του Κέντρου Χορού και Παραστατικών Τεχνών Ακροποδητί, φοιτητές-τριες, ανέργους-ες: 25 euro

Aerial yoga workshop lasting 4 hours over 2 days, designed to offer you a complete experience of the fundamental principles and techniques of aerial yoga. During the workshop, you will become familiar with the hammock, grips, and supports. Through practical experience, you will discover the numerous benefits of aerial yoga. There will be an introduction to safe and effective inversion techniques that decompress the spine and poses in the hammock that improve balance and concentration.
Movements in the air enhance blood circulation and provide a sense of upliftment while simultaneously reducing stress. You will then discover how poses can be combined into a flow, creating harmonious sequences and transitions, allowing you to experience the joy of movement and the sense of freedom that the hammock provides.
Each practice concludes with relaxation, giving you the opportunity to enjoy tranquility and inner peace. Join us to discover aerial yoga and boost your confidence by learning to trust your body and its capabilities.
This workshop is suitable for all skill levels.