Zvonarjov–Petrov Family | “Games We are Playing" | Latvia
Our family show about the “games we play.”
How does a couple’s life change when a child enters it? What are my roles now? Parent, adult, child. When and to whom am I who? What is the hierarchy in the family? A utopian fantasy about family life and a reality that looks more like a game in which a new participant enters, who does not know the previously invented rules and begins to introduce his own adjustments. To break or to adapt? Where is the balance? Each family has its own rules of the game.
Dana Zvonarjova, Rihards Petrovs and Maija Petrova are a family that began their existence in this composition on March 30, 2021.
Mom is a dancer and teacher who graduated from the Contemporary Art Program In the Latvian Academy of Culture in 2018 and is currently continuing her studies in the Audiovisual and Performing Arts Master’s Program.
Father began his professional career by jumping on roofs as a teenager and calling it parkour. Over time, it turned into his profession, currently he is an acrobatics coach, trick athlete and stuntman.
The child.. we hope that she is currently living her best life and is happy.
Olek Wojcik & Laura Vlad |"The Wild One: The Adventures of Playful Curiosity in the Realms of the Timeless Present Moment" | Spain, Canary Islands
Olek Wojcik is a freelance movement artist and researcher who is passionate about combining different disciplines into authentic means of expression and storytelling. Inspired by parkour, contact improvisation, acrobatics, fire performance, capoeira and street theatre, he creates dynamic stories that transcend the boundaries of movement and emotion. As a performer, Olek enjoys discovering new ways to connect body, mind and soul through active play and creative exploration. His work invites others to reach their full potential, fostering presence and a deeper understanding of themselves through the art of movement and its limitless possibilities.
Laura Vlad is a committed professional and artist who combines body and mind practices to inspire authenticity, personal growth and connection. With a passion for dance, improvisation and somatic practices, Laura combines artistic expression with developmental tools, helping people unlock their potential at their own pace. Her approach emphasizes inner resources and a mindful attitude, fostering transformation through creativity and self-awareness.
"The Wild One: The Adventures of Playful Curiosity in the Realms of the Timeless Present Moment" is a family (Olek, Laura and daughter Thea) acrotheatre performance that blurs the line between imagination and reality, inviting both performers and audiences to experience the immediate joy of presence and creativity through play and improvisation. Celebrating childlike curiosity and freedom, it inspires a renewed connection to our innate wonder, unleashing the vitality of our potential and the spark of limitless creativity.
Krystina
Peldova & Žigan Krajnčan | “Peldov - Krajnčan Family” |
Czech Republic
/Slovenia
The Peldova - Krajnčan project showcases the artistic journey of the Peldova - Krajnčan family, comprised of Kristyna Peldova, Rosa Lia Krajnčan, and Žigan Krajnčan.
Kristyna and Žigan's story began during a summer dance camp in China,
where they met and fell in love on the iconic Great Wall. Kristyna is a
talented dancer and choreographer from the Czech Republic, while Žigan
is a multifaceted musician, choreographer, dancer, and singer hailing
from Slovenia. Two years later, they welcomed their daughter Rosa Lia in Ljubljana, Slovenia, where they began their life together.
Although Kristyna and Žigan are no longer a couple, they remain friends
and devoted co-parents. This performance beautifully encapsulates their
shared family narrative through dance, music, and performance art. It
illustrates the profound and enduring connections that exist within
families, regardless of the changes that life may bring.
mini TORNADO
Oļehno Family | “Dancing Family” | Latvia
Valērijs Oļehno - father | Alekss Oļehno - son
Valērijs Oļehno - film director, contemporary dance choreographer/dancer. The director comes from a choreographic background, has studied movement as a subconscious language for many years. He began his dance career in 1995 with street dance styles. After graduating from the Latvian Culture College, he joined Olga Žitlukhina's Dance company. He has been professionally engaged in contemporary dance in Latvia and Europe for several years. He "got acquainted" with visual art through photography. In 2014, Valērijs graduated from the Latvian Academy of Culture's Master's program in film directing. He has made several experimental, dance and feature short films. The 2015 short film "PA PA" received 3 Latvian National Film Festival "Lielais Kristaps 2015". Since 2016, he has been involved in the film industry and actively represents Latvia at European and American film festivals, as well as in various international projects. In 2020, he staged the play “Tornado” together with Olga Žitluhina. Currently, he is actively participating in various interdisciplinary art projects as a performer, choreographer, and video artist. In parallel, he works on film directing and commercial video projects.
Alekss Oļehno - an 11-year-old boy who has been engaged in break dancing since the age of 7. Dance teacher - Jānis Bērziņš (Camelot) and, of course, father - Valērijs Oļehno. Regularly participates in local and international dance events.
Lipors Family | “Measures” | Latvia
The Lipori family will look at living together, separation, family ties and individual aspirations, and existence in the modern world in their contemporary dance performance “TAKTES” | "MEASURES" .
The production will be created as a reference to the dance performance “Everyday Life or One Day of the Life ”, which was created almost 18 years ago, when the children were 5 and 7 years old. The production will feature father - Edgars, mother - Lilija, daughter - Arta, son - Dzintars.